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Olivier Picard revealed he loses over £4,000 a month on one medicine alone across the four pharmacies he owns.
30 Apr 2026
Response does not address how to build long term resilience in the supply chain to prevent future shortages.
21 Apr 2026
The senior coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton said there were concerns about access to medicine following the death of 58-year-old Paul Nash.
26 Mar 2026
New report paints stark picture of continuing widespread medicines shortages, diverting pharmacists from patient-facing care.
24 Mar 2026
Government communication with pharmacies and hospitals 'unacceptable' finds Lords committee
04 Feb 2026
Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland warned MLAs at Stormont that shortages could force pharmacies to ration supplies.
A National Pharmacy Association survey found 86 per cent of pharmacies were unable to supply aspirin over a one-week period.
26 Jan 2026
CPE warns 'fragile' medicines market leaves pharmacies and their patients exposed
21 Jan 2026
The survey found the medication carbamazepine was most commonly reported as being in shortage by 92.6 per cent of respondents.
28 Nov 2025
Unlicensed imports part of the solution until shortages ease, says Labour
29 Oct 2025
DHSC publishes details of how TB drug supplies will be managed
27 Oct 2025
A survey of 400 NPA members revealed patients’ health is being jeopardised by delays to drugs supply and inadequacies of The Medicines Act 1968.
16 Sep 2025
DHSC announces plans for long-awaited consultation on pharmacist flexibilities.
11 Aug 2025
The House of Lords Public Services Committee will look at the causes of shortages and effectiveness of current measures designed to address them.
06 Aug 2025
Prioritise active TB cases to conserve supplies, MHRA tells prescribers
31 Jul 2025
Disruptions to medicine supply chains causing harm to patients and placing an unsustainable burden on community pharmacies, says APPG inquiry.
08 Jul 2025
