Medicine shortages have hit one-third of families over past year
Many of the medicines currently listed as out of stock or in short supply do not have a generic alternative
Many of the medicines currently listed as out of stock or in short supply do not have a generic alternative
Half of Irish adults say price of everyday medicines has increased over past year, according to Azure Pharmaceuticals
Ireland should compile essential medicines list and use available pricing tools to make market more attractive, says generics specialist Azure Pharma
Cholesterol, blood pressure products and aspirin are among those featuring in the latest update that says 307 products are now unavailable
Impact of crisis should serve as ‘wake-up call’ to policymakers, says Azure Pharmaceuticals
Authorities say a rise in supply-related shortages in Ireland is reflected across Europe
Refusal of strategy to be published this week to address pricing issues for common off-patent therapies likely only to worsen supply issues
Surge in demand this winter puts pressure on supplies amid sharp disagreement over long-term impact of pricing
Cough syrups and effervescent painkillers that are staples of family medicine cabinets are out of stock
Problems with communication are exacerbating a difficult winter as supply chain issues mean a growing number of medicines are not available
Industry executive says Ireland needs to rethink one-way approach to pricing if it is to ease pressure on pharmacies
Supply problems always relate to the low-cost market, says head of drug manufacturer
Sandra Gannon services supply chain when firms stop investing in off-patent products
Pharmaceutical companies also warn of higher costs for HSE
Industry blames State policy for problem with cutting Ireland’s medicine bill
Industry group calls for a radical overhaul of medicines policy in Ireland
Simon Harris keen to increase use of cheaper versions of off-patent medicines
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Agreement should help bring prices down to European average, says Simon Harris
Group for pharma firms criticises ‘artificial’ price clause protecting expensive medicines
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Pharmaceutical industry rejects charges of high costs for prescription medicines
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