Three quarters of the UK's medicines come from the European Union, yet even with a projected Brexit date of 31 October, it is still unclear what the effect will be on supply. Health experts say one thing is certain: if medication shortages occur, nurses will face extra work and potentially difficult conversations with patients. Nurse prescribers may have to find safe alternatives if medications become unavailable, and explain these to patients. All nurses will have a role in reassuring and advising people.
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