Petition · past parliament
Intervene in the ongoing problems with medicine shortages in Community Pharmacy
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Over the past year, there has been a rise in the number of medicines that community pharmacies in the UK are unable to source. When available, pharmacies have had to buy medicines at up to 300% more than they will get paid by the NHS. This shortage is putting patients at risk and can be avoided.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about medicine shortages, but we are not sure what intervention you would like the UK Government to take.
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We understand that you are concerned about medicine shortages, but we are not sure what intervention you would like the UK Government to take.
You can start a new petition setting out clear what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.
Timeline
| 17 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Nov 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 Nov 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.