Some pharmacies in England may see shortages of Strep A antibiotics - stocks 'sufficient' nationally

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Strep A deaths in children rise to 15 across UK

England's chief pharmaceutical officer has admitted local pharmacies may have shortages of some antibiotics to treat Strep A infections.

Pharmacists have complained of a lack of antibiotics, including the liquid version of penicillin, which is often given to children. The National Pharmacy Association has pointed to"blips" in the supply chain of liquid penicillin, while the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies said pharmacists were struggling to get hold of all they needed.Pharmacy director Zeshan Rehmani criticised the Department of Health for being"out of touch" after it

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