Heart, blood pressure and diabetes medications in short supply as Pharmacy Guild calls on the government to act

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Updated July 21 2019 - 1:56pm, first published July 16 2019 - 8:30am
SHORTAGE: Some medicines for diabetes, angina, osteoporosis, blood pressure and Parkinsons disease along with some antidepressants and antibiotics are in short supply, pharmacists warn.
SHORTAGE: Some medicines for diabetes, angina, osteoporosis, blood pressure and Parkinsons disease along with some antidepressants and antibiotics are in short supply, pharmacists warn.

A SERIOUS shortage of prescription medications commonly taken by older Australians is endangering patient health, according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

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Eileen Wood

Senior Journalist

I'm a senior news journalist at The Senior newspaper, the leading publication bringing targeted news on issues affecting older Australians. We cover NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, SA and WA. If you have a story idea I would love to hear it. You can email me: eileen.wood@thesenior.com.au or phone The Senior 02-4355-5000, mob. 0487 495 805

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