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flag UK faces medicine shortages due to Middle East conflict disrupting supply chains.

flag NHS England’s chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has warned that some essential medicines could run out within days due to supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. flag He highlighted that the UK relies on imports for about 75% of its medicines, making the healthcare system vulnerable to geopolitical instability and rising costs. flag While the NHS is monitoring the situation and holding sufficient stock for a few weeks, the fragility of the supply chain and the limited shelf life of some drugs pose significant risks to patient care.

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