00:00Access to medicines in England is becoming increasingly fragile, with shortages affecting patients across the country.
00:08People with conditions including heart disease, epilepsy, bipolar disorder and ADHD are among those reporting difficulty getting prescriptions filled.
00:17Pharmacies say supply issues are being driven by global price rises and a complex reimbursement system used by the NHS.
00:24When medicine costs exceed NHS payment levels, pharmacies can be left dispensing at a loss or limiting stock.
00:32The Department of Health and Social Care says most medicines are in good supply and it has processes to respond
00:39to price spikes.
00:40Experts warn without reform shortages could continue long term.
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