A senior pharmacist says a penicillin shortage is leading to fears that some prescriptions will not be filled as seasonal sickness levels continue to rise
But an invasive form of the bacteria known as iGAS has increased this year - particularly in those under the age of 10.Schools 'may' get Strep A antibiotics
A statement said:"Pharmacies are having to work very hard to obtain stocks of these antibiotics, and some lines are temporarily unavailable. "As always, pharmacists will continue to work with local GPs to help people get the medicines they need as promptly as possible, which may require a change of prescription."
He added:"Pharmacists across the country are thinking we haven't got enough penicillin to fill our prescriptions, let alone handing it out to schools."Health minister Maria Caulfield said a cross-party briefing had been held for MPs on Strep A, and she denied there was a shortage of antibiotics.
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