Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Investigate and tackle shortages and supply issues for prescription medications
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to investigate the causes of shortages and supply issues for some prescription medications, and take action to resolve these.
Many patients are finding it difficult to obtain their prescribed medication due to either supply or manufacturing issues. This has resulted in (often vulnerable) patients going without their medication, having to source an alternative and / or having to visit their GP. Often these medications are brand specific or only made by one manufacturer under patent. Community pharmacies are under extra pressure and having to deal with frustrated patients because of this.
Timeline
| 23 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Mar 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
23 Aug 2022
Closed
9 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.