Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
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Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
English NHS trusts have experienced shortages of common medications including aspirin, co-codamol, and ramipril, affecting patient access to pain relief and blood pressure treatment.
Dozens of NHS hospitals are facing shortages of aspirin, paracetamol with codeine and ramipril, with most saying they have no plan to deal with supply problems. Dozens of NHS hospitals in England are facing shortages of essential drugs used to relieve pain, prevent blood clots and treat high blood pressure. According to figures cited by the Guardian newspaper, 26 of the 42 NHS institutions that responded about aspirin (62%) experienced supply pr…
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