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Shortages press U.K. to restrict exports of 24 drugs

October 4, 2019 10:57 PM UTC

Drug shortages due to manufacturing issues prompted the U.K. government to halt parallel exportation of two dozen drugs, starting Friday.

Stockpiling drugs has been a major concern for the country as Brexit approaches. A review by the U.K.’s National Audit Office found that medicines suppliers are less prepared now for a no-deal exit than they were six months ago (see “Timely Access to Medicines Hinges on Logistics in No-Deal Brexit Scenario”)...