00:01Health leaders are warning that shortages of some NHS medicines are becoming increasingly serious,
00:06affecting treatments used by patients with long-term conditions. Pharmacists say supply
00:11problems involving drugs for hormone replacement therapy and pain relief are causing disruption
00:17and anxiety. Some patients report travelling long distances to find prescriptions, while others have
00:22had to change routines because medicines were not available. The National Pharmacy Association says
00:29shortages are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer. The government says the overwhelming
00:34majority of licensed medicines remain available and that investment is being made to strengthen
00:40future supplies across the healthcare system.
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