Pharmacists fear Ireland will be badly affected by 'global issue' of medicine shortages

Pharmacists fear Ireland will be badly affected by 'global issue' of medicine shortages
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Sun, 26 Jul, 2020 - 15:04
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Irish pharmacists fear patients are at risk due to medicine shortages.

A new survey from the Irish Pharmacy Union found that 97% of pharmacists reported an increase in shortages.

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