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Leading doctors call for action to address HRT and contraceptive shortages in UK
Experts in the UK have called for government action to resolve the shortages of hormone replacement therapy and now contraceptives.
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Dr William van’t Hoff next NIHR Clinical Research Network Chief Executive
The next Chief Executive of the National Institute for Health Research’s Clinical Research Network has been announced as Dr William van’t Hoff.
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Shortage of Accord’s phenytoin sodium expected until May
The UK DHSC has issued an alert that phenytoin sodium 100mg capsules made by Accord will be out of stock until May.
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Leaked document reveals ‘unprecedented’ medicine shortages in NHS
A document from the DHSC has reportedly advised NHS doctors to ration certain medicines after outlining dozens of drugs that are in shortage, as published in a report.
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Contracts signed to deliver urgent medicines into UK after Brexit
The DHSC and three companies have signed contracts worth £25 million to ensure that essential medicines can be supplied to the UK in 24 to 48 hours.
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DHSC supports continuity of medical supplies in a no-deal Brexit scenario
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is supporting the continuity of medical supplies if the UK is to leave the EU without a deal.
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UK government introduces trade restrictions to reduce drug shortages
The government has announced new measures to prevent parallel exporting to ease the supply chain, in an effort to reduce medicine shortages.
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UK audit body finds no-deal Brexit drug supply preparation lacking
The UK National Audit Office has released a report which has found that medicine supply to the UK will be delayed in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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Health union leaders warn of medicine shortages in event of no-deal Brexit
A statement from 11 health union leaders highlights the possibility of severe drug shortages if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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HRT shortage in UK expected to continue until next year
Around half of HRT products have been reported as out of stock in UK pharmacies due to supply issues in China, leading to a shortage.
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Leaked government document reveals possibility of no-deal Brexit drug shortages
A leaked government dossier has stated that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will face severe medicinal shortages.
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Pharma bodies confirm signing NDAs for no-deal Brexit plans
The DHSC has confirmed that several pharmaceutical industry bodies have agreed to NDAs regarding plans for a no-deal Brexit.
