""In the last few weeks I haven't been able to get the right medications and my seizures came back. I fell and hit my head and have a big scar across my back now from it.""
""Access to medicines in England is at its most fragile point in years. People living with heart conditions, stroke risks, eye infections, bipolar and ADHD are among those unable to get the medications they depend on.""
""Pharmacy owners will then automatically be reimbursed for drugs on the list at the new price. However, when market prices rise suddenly often above the original tariff and even above the concession price offered - pharmacies end up dispensing medication at a loss.""
Access to medications in England is at a fragile point, with many patients unable to obtain essential drugs. Chloe, who has epilepsy, struggles to get her Lamotrigine-based medication, leading to severe health consequences. Supply issues are exacerbated by rising global prices and a complicated funding process within the NHS. Pharmacies face financial losses when drug prices exceed NHS reimbursement rates, resulting in stock shortages and delays for patients who depend on these medications for their health and safety.
Read at www.bbc.com
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