Medicines supply chain

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CCA critical of government response on medicine security report

Response does not address how to build long term resilience in the supply chain to prevent future shortages.

21 Apr 2026

Medicines,

Medicines shortages a 'chronic structural challenge' says APPG

Disruptions to medicine supply chains causing harm to patients and placing an unsustainable burden on community pharmacies, says APPG inquiry.

08 Jul 2025

Business,

VPAG review brought forward amid concerns over payment rates

Autumn review of the VPAG medicines pricing scheme brought forward to June after ABPI warning on rocketing payments.

08 Apr 2025

Medicines,

RPS calls for government action to tackle medicines shortages

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, backed by charities and patient groups, has called on the government to create a national strategy to manage medicine shortages.

26 Nov 2024

Medicines,

Wholesalers profit from ‘desperate’ patients says pharmacist MP

Labour MP says her party 'must start really looking' at the drugs supply chain

26 Jul 2024

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CCA critical of government response on medicine security report

Medicines shortages a 'chronic structural challenge' says APPG

VPAG review brought forward amid concerns over payment rates

RPS calls for government action to tackle medicines shortages

Wholesalers profit from ‘desperate’ patients says pharmacist MP