Department of Health insists there is no need to worry about medicines shortages
When non-prescription medicines are included, 60% of people were hit by shortages in the past year, research found. Picture: Pexels
The Department of Health has insisted there is no need to worry about medicine shortages, with “numerous alternatives” available for those listed as in short supply.
A survey on Monday found 44% of patients have experienced shortages of prescription medicine in pharmacies.
