Are we running out of medicine?

A survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ipsos has revealed that nearly half of adult social care providers in the UK face significant challenges due to medicine shortages and unavailability of community pharmacy staff, with only 50% saying their medication support needs are fully met. Issues such as delays in medication delivery, communication problems, and insufficient pharmacy staff are causing delays in care, increasing medication errors, and even leading to unnecessary hospital admissions. The situation underscores the critical need for consistent and effective pharmacy services in care homes to ensure the well-being of vulnerable residents...Read more.

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