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A national shortage of drugs has forced a change in how antibiotics are given out

Around 19 children are thought to have died from infections caused by the bacterium as cases rose 27 per cent in the last week

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.

Concerns raised over pharmacists’ losses as market prices outpace NHS reimbursement tariffs

Department says "system has been working hard to replenish stocks as quickly as possible"

Researchers have discovered particular bacteria in the bladder that may identify which postmenopausal women are more prone to recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they discovered that estrogen may contribute to lowering that vulnerability.Read on for details:

Parents with sick children told the Standard that dozens of pharmacists they visited were completely out of stock

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.