Some drugs, such as antidepressants and cholesterol-lowering medications, have been in short supply, with the shortage being most acute in rural areas. DETAILS: 9News
Nick Coatsworth, a former federal deputy chief medical officer, toldthe widely used Amoxacillin syrup to treat bacterial infections was among those facing a critical shortage.Dr Nick Coatsworth, a former federal deputy chief medical officer, has warned many essential medicines are in short supply.
Coatsworth said it was concerning people seeking aide had to go from pharmacy to pharmacy to obtain essential drugs such as anti-depressants and medication used for lowering cholesterol.Coatsworth said an overhaul of Australia's pharmaceutical industry was needed and more production capacity was needed here.
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