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flag UK pharmacies report 86% aspirin shortage, mainly due to low NHS pay and manufacturing delays.

flag Pharmacies across the UK are facing widespread aspirin shortages, with 86% of surveyed pharmacies unable to supply the medication, particularly the 75mg dose used to prevent heart attacks and strokes. flag The crisis stems from manufacturing delays and low NHS reimbursement rates—£2.18 per packet versus a market price of £3.90—making it unprofitable for pharmacies to stock the drug. flag As a result, over-the-counter sales have halted, and supplies are being rationed for high-risk patients. flag Industry groups warn the current system undermines access to essential medicines, urging government reform to allow safe substitutions and stabilize supply chains.

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