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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Zoe Tidman

Strep A antibiotic deliveries sped up amid fears in NHS of local shortages

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Deliveries of Strep A antibiotics are being sped up to pharmacies across the country, the NHS has said, amid fears of local shortages of treatments for the bacterial infection.

David Webb, the NHS chief pharmaceutical officer, said there may be a “limited supply” of antibiotics - including penicillin - in some retailers and pharmacies due to a surge in demand for the medicines.

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