Medicine deliveries to community pharmacies disrupted by fuel crisis

摘要

Community pharmacies in parts of England have missed out on scheduled deliveries of medicines, owing to shortages of lorry drivers and fuel, pharmacy negotiators have said. In a statement (https://psnc.org.uk/our-news/medicines-supply-update-fuel-and-driver-shortages-being-closely-monitored/) issued on 27 September 2021, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) said the transport issues are affecting some areas of the country more than others, as “different wholesalers have different ways they access fuel supplies” .