Every pharmacy in Ireland has been hit by the growing problem of medicine shortages in recent months, according to the Irish Pharmacy Union,. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Wire
The IPU, which represents 2,300 pharmacists in 1,800 community pharmacies across the State, said the figures highlight the need to expedite the planned introduction of a serious shortage protocol under legislation currently going through the Oireachtas. “This should dramatically speed up the process for both pharmacists and prescribers and crucially will ensure that patients get appropriate medicines quicker,” said Clare Fitzell, IPU’s head of strategic policy.
“Behind each medicine that is in short supply are patients who need them for their health and wellbeing,” said Ms Fitzell, who said medications in short supply this year have included certain steroid creams used to treat eczema, ADHD medication and Ozempic.
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