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UK pharmacists report shortages of strep A antibiotics

Health secretary says government ‘not aware’ of issue but some independent outlets say stocks running low

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Pharmacists are reporting UK-wide shortages of the antibiotics used to treat strep A, despite the health secretary insisting that the government is “not aware” of a problem.

Demand for penicillin and amoxicillin has increased in recent days as the number of cases of strep A has risen among children in schools. Independent pharmacies say they cannot replenish stocks of the antibiotics because wholesalers say there is no availability.

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