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It is something of a horror story. Children are getting sick with a perfectly treatable illness but parents are struggling to get their hands on the right drug — penicillin, no less — and some are dying. People are visiting eight, nine pharmacies and travelling to different cities to fill…

Parents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which has been in the news again. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be life-saving. Parents fear the disease because up to 10% of children who become infected die from the disease and its complications.

A number of chemists have reported difficulties obtaining amoxicillin and penicillin as concern over infection grows

Pharmacy representatives have repeatedly warned that they cannot fill all antibiotic prescriptions.

Industry boss warns pharmacies making huge losses as wholesale prices of antibiotics surge

TGA allows pharmacists to provide alternative drugs without doctor approval to help patients through shortage

A new World Health Organization survey of over 80 countries finds heightened resistance to antibiotics from common and life-threatening infections.

As the death toll in the UK from Strep A reached 16 yesterday, GPs were warned them to expect drug shortages to last for the rest of the year.

Exclusive: Pharmacists say cost of antibiotics has increased tenfold as shortages hit