Medicine shortage worsens as 212 products out of stock, research finds

Medicine shortage worsens as 212 products out of stock, research finds

The analysis found that common medicines such as Amoxicillin and Penicillin, used to treat bacterial infections, and Cefalexin, commonly used to treat respiratory infections, are all currently unavailable from any supplier or source.

Over 200 medicinal products are currently out of stock in Ireland, leaving pharmacists scrambling to find alternatives for sick people.

Cases of Covid, flu and RSV have continued to rise sharply over the last two weeks, seeing a sharp rise in demand.

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