SHORTAGE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

That this House is deeply concerned that prescription drugs intended for UK patients are being sold abroad; notes that a recent survey of pharmacists found that 85 per cent. were very concerned that patients were being adversely affected by shortages of such drugs; further notes with alarm research that found 40 per cent. of pharmacists had seen patients hospitalised because of the problem; and calls on the Government to hold urgent discussions on what can be done to combat this immoral activity with devastating consequences.