Australia faces over 420 vital medicine shortages, affecting patient care
A recent analysis revealed critical shortages of vital medicines, including Bicillin L-A and Creon, affecting Australian patients. Bicillin L-A has been in chronic shortage, having run out of emergency supplies in September. Overall, over 420 medicine shortages were recorded between late September and early October, with many repeats causing frustration among doctors.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 18:10 UTC
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