Why are UK pharmacies struggling to keep essential medicines in stock? What role do global supply chains, Brexit, and economic policies play in these shortages? How has the war in Ukraine worsened the crisis, and what does this mean for patients who rely on life-saving treatments? In this episode ofDose of Health, we dive into the root causes of the UK’s medicine shortages and explore how pharmacists and patients are navigating this growing crisis.

Join specialist pharmacist Abhishek as he unpacks the complex web of factors contributing to empty pharmacy shelves—from disrupted supply chains in China and India to the impact of Brexit-related trade barriers and NHS drug pricing policies. Through the real-life experiences of pharmacists like Kiran, we reveal the human cost of these shortages and discuss the UK government's response, including emergency measures like Serious Shortage Protocols. If you’re a healthcare professional, patient, or simply concerned about the future of medicine access, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to understand why this problem won’t go away anytime soon—and what needs to change to fix it.