Bristol pharmacist warns as cost of common medication rises 2,100 per cent 'overnight'
A Bristol pharmacy owner reports that severe medicine shortages are causing the costs of essential drugs like statins to spike by over 2,000 percent. Pharmacies are struggling to source basic medications while NHS reimbursement rates remain static, creating a significant financial burden.
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This highlights a critical breakdown in the pharmaceutical supply chain that threatens patient access to life-saving medication and the viability of independent pharmacies.
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