PHARMACIES across the country are continuing to experience medication supply shortages, the ABC reports.
The national broadcaster noted a survey of 400 Pharmacy Guild of Australia members found more than half were unable to get their daily orders of medicines properly filled.
While the issues have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Guild Victorian Branch President, Anthony Tassone, told the ABC, "there have been concerns for some years now about difficulties in getting ongoing and certainty of supply of medications".
He added the shortages were presenting significant challenges for the profession in ensuring "certainty of treatment" for patients with chronic conditions.
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