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Government Urged to Publish Pharmacist Substitution Response
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK government is being urged by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pharmacy to promptly publish its response to a consultation on allowing pharmacists to dispense different medicine strengths or formulations when the prescribed one is unavailable. This move aims to address medicine shortages and reduce delays in patient treatment, backed by calls for improved supply chain visibility and resilience.
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You face a new opportunity with government preparing to let pharmacists adjust medicines to manage shortages. Act now to streamline your supply options before the policy change is public.
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