Parents report struggle to find antibiotics as UK strep A cases rise

Pharmacists and GPs have also reported that they are struggling to get supplies of penicillin and amoxicillin. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

Parents are reporting serious difficulties in obtaining antibiotics for their sick children, amid concerns over UK-wide shortages after rising strep A infections.

While the government has maintained there are sufficient supplies of penicillin and amoxicillin, pharmacists and GPs around the country have reported they are struggling to get hold of supplies.