PHARMACISTS across Britain have considered stockpiling medicines as they fear the impact the country's departure from the European Union (EU) will have on supplies going forward.
A survey published by Medicspot found 87% of pharmacists said they were concerned that shortages could be caused by Brexit, while 84% said they believed pharmacy would be impacted by the decision to leave the EU.
Having officially left the EU on 31 Jan, the British Government revealed more than 200 medical products faced supply issues in 2019, with 10 being classified as have stock issues for at least 10 months, Pharma Times reported.
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