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Strep A: London parents describe ‘nightmare’ trying to get antibiotics

Parents with sick children told the Standard that dozens of pharmacists they visited were completely out of stock

Evening Standard

From antibiotics to eggs, this is the age of inconvenience. We’d better get used to it

In Britain we’re used to getting what we want, when we want – but the supply issues that have emptied shelves are here to stay, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Strep A: Antibiotic deliveries to NI pharmacies being accelerated amid reports of low supplies

A number of chemists have reported difficulties obtaining amoxicillin and penicillin as concern over infection grows

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Strep A: Pharmacists forced to pay £11 for course of antibiotics

Pharmacy representatives have repeatedly warned that they cannot fill all antibiotic prescriptions.

The Independent UK

Strep A: Pharmacies still facing ‘serious issues’ with antibiotic supply

Industry boss warns pharmacies making huge losses as wholesale prices of antibiotics surge

Evening Standard

Antibiotics in short supply across Australia as GPs call for fix to ‘increasing problem’

TGA allows pharmacists to provide alternative drugs without doctor approval to help patients through shortage

The Guardian - AU

WHO warns of surging antibiotic resistance from bacterial infections

A new World Health Organization survey of over 80 countries finds heightened resistance to antibiotics from common and life-threatening infections.

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Mum's Strep A advice for parents after whole family take antibiotics for deadly infection

A Birmingham mum, whose two children were diagnosed with Strep A after being rushed to hospital, is trying to raise awareness to others concerned about the infection

Daily Mirror

NHS bosses order extra supplies of antibiotics in fight against Strep A

Parents demanded action in fight against rise in Strep A cases after shortages in some places of antibiotics including the liquid version of penicillin - often given to children

Daily Mirror

Strep A: Wholesalers told to supply more antibiotics amid soaring demand

High rates of Strep A infection and scarlet fever have led to a surge in demand for penicillin and other antibiotics, with shortages reported by many pharmacies across the country

Evening Standard

Strep A home-test kits sell out after spate of UK deaths sparks panic buying

Pharmacists also report difficulties finding supplies of antibiotics to treat the infection

The Guardian - UK

Northumberland mum forced to drive to several pharmacies in freezing conditions for daughter's medication amid shortage

Five-year-old Betsy Curtis came down with a chest infection and her mother has described a terrifying ordeal of getting her hands on medication to treat it

Chronicle Live

Don't let children to give Strep A to their grandparents this Christmas, experts warn

Concerned mums and dads have been swamping medical practices while chemists are struggling to keep up with the demand for antibiotics as the Christmas period looms

Daily Mirror

Warning over lack of antibiotics to treat Strep A in Scotland as infections soar

As the death toll in the UK from Strep A reached 16 yesterday, GPs were warned them to expect drug shortages to last for the rest of the year.

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The Independent UK

Pharmacists warn of price gouging over Strep A antibiotic shortage as prices soar

Exclusive: Pharmacists say cost of antibiotics has increased tenfold as shortages hit

Daily Mirror

Pharmacist begs government for Strep A drugs as he's 'never seen this shortage' before

Amo Sohal, who owns Kitsons Pharmacy in Worcester, says the spike in Strep A cases has led to soaring demand for penicillin and amoxicillin. He is calling for the Government to help

The Guardian - UK

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

People tell of distress and panic, adding to concerns about shortage despite government’s assurances

The Independent UK

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

Fifteen children have now died in the UK after being infected with bacteria

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Evening Standard

Strep A: Warning of rush on antibiotics over parents’ fears of infections

The UK Health Security Agency has said that the rise in Strep A cases is most likely due to increased social mixing

The Independent UK

Are vaccines available for Strep A and scarlet fever?

UK outbreak has already led to the deaths of several children but health secretary insists no shortage of antibiotics available

Daily Mirror

Health chief warns some chemists running low on Strep A antibiotics

England's top pharmaceutical officer has admitted that some local chemists are now running low on vital Strep A antibiotics amid a deadly outbreak of the infection in children

Daily Mirror

Strep A tests free in Wales but not offered by NHS England due to lack of funding

A lateral flow test that can quickly detect Strep A, which has now killed 15 children in the UK, is available for free by the NHS in Wales but not in England due to a lack of funding, it is reported

Bristol Post

Bristol dad makes seven trips to the chemist to find antibiotics for two-year-old daughter

“We’re in a supposedly developed part of the world with a good medical system, and I can’t get basic antibiotics"

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester 'waiting to make sure we've got Strep A antibiotics' as cases set to peak

Demand for penicillin and amoxicillin has increased as the number of cases of strep A has risen among children in schools

The Independent UK

A&Es ‘overflowing’ with children hit by winter viruses as Strep A deaths climb to 15

Emergency rooms in England saw record delays with one-third of patients waiting more than four hours to be seen

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