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says that over the past two years there's been a threefold increase in the use of what are called serious shortage protocols, which allow them to prescribe an alternative when a drug isn't available. dominic hughes reports. pharmacists say the supply of medicines is complicated. it's an international business that can be affected by changes in global demand, prices, and exchange rates, as well as manufacturing problems and the supply chain. and the availability of some drugs has been problematic. the evidence — the use of serious shortage protocols, issued by the department of health and social care and applied across the uk. they allow community pharmacists to supply alternative drugs if there's a shortage of a particular medicine. the national pharmacy association says they've been issued 50 times in the past two years, but in the two years before that, just 15 were issued. a whole range of medicines have been affected — including forangina, epilepsy, adhd, and cystic fibrosis. university student amber lives with cystic fibrosis and is struggling to get medication that helps her digest food.

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that was catherine byaruhanga there. pharmacists say there's growing evidence of a crisis in the supply of medications in the uk. the national pharmacy association, which represents independent community pharmacists, says that over the past two years there's been a threefold increase in the use of what are called serious shortage protocols, which allow them to prescribe an alternative when a drug isn't available. dominic hughes reports. pharmacists say the supply of medicines is complicated. it's an international business that can be affected by changes in global demand, prices, and exchange rates, as well as manufacturing problems and the supply chain. and the availability of some drugs has been problematic. the evidence — the use of serious shortage protocols, issued by the department of health and social care and applied across the uk. they allow community pharmacists to supply alternative drugs if there's a shortage of a particular medicine. the national pharmacy association says they've been issued 50 times in the past two years, but in the two years before that, just 15 were issued.

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so it's looking really good at the moment. so footfall is up, their prices are slightly up and the visitors are arriving from the east midlands and closer to home. we've been on the dartmouth steam railway already, so obviously this one was the next one on the list. it's lovely around here. i used to come here as a child, so i used to do rockpool in paignton. so i thought, i've got to bring the kids and show them as well. we haven't really been to many places because we've been camping and again we chose to stay local. but other than just a few day trips on the side. just 100 metres away and it's a similar picture at the butterfly farm and dartmoor 0tters, everywhere seems busy. the weather's a bit changeable, but yeah, we're having a good time. we're still out and about, aren't we? trying to do different things? really pleased because it's been a very busy week and probably the busiest half term we've had in many years now. so we're pleased to see lots of visitors. we've not put our prices up, so we've seen more tourists this half term week and more importantly, we've seen more local people.

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TOKYO/HANOI -- International prices for robusta coffee have reached new highs on unfavorable weather, increased consumption in Asia and the popularity

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Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay: Farmers and rising food prices with Dr Jacqueline Rowarth

Today on The Country radio show , host Jamie Mackay catches up with Dr Jacqueline Rowarth , who takes a closer look at why farmers aren’t happy about rising...

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Fast-food restaurants 'fighting' over fewer, price-weary customers

Inflation-weary consumers are cutting back to save money on food, and that's not lost on the companies.

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NTSA announces public auction of Ford Ranger, VW Passat

NTSA said the auction aims to clear vehicle blockage and provide an opportunity to purchase cars at competitive prices.

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Asia markets live updates: RBA decision, Japan PMI

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to holds its benchmark lending rate at 4.35%.

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Why China is buying gold like there's no tomorrow

China News: The global price of gold has reached its highest levels as Chinese investors and consumers, wary of real estate and stocks, buy the metal at a record

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Tuesday newspaper round-up: House prices, employers, Wayve

Universal Music Group could become the latest company to face an embarrassing shareholder revolt this AGM season, after an influential advisory firm urged investors to reject an “excessive” €139m (£119m) payout for its chief executive, Lucian Grainge. Glass Lewis said it had “severe reservations” about supporting the Dutch-American music company’s pay decisions, which included a €92m share-based bonus for its British-born CEO that easily made up for a 51% cut in his salary, to €7.5m. – Guardian

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