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UK pharmacies report 86% aspirin shortage, mainly due to low NHS pay and manufacturing delays.
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.
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.
As a result, over-the-counter sales have halted, and supplies are being rationed for high-risk patients.
Industry groups warn the current system undermines access to essential medicines, urging government reform to allow safe substitutions and stabilize supply chains.
Las farmacias del Reino Unido informan una escasez de aspirina del 86%, principalmente debido a los bajos salarios del NHS y a los retrasos en la fabricación.