“one of the worst” examples of a medicine shortage<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe drug does not treat cancer but is used by patients with pancreatic cancer, cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis to help with digestion.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson from the Guernsey Prescribing Support Unit said there have been ongoing supply issues with Pert since summer 2024, with the department of health in England issuing a national patient safety alert in December 2024.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said: “Local pharmacies have been working hard to help maintain supplies of medication for patients and at times this has proved difficult.”<\/p>\n
They said there were an average of 70 Pert prescriptions dispensed each month in Guernsey, but they haven’t received any reports of patients going without the drug.<\/p>\n
This was testament to the efforts of community pharmacy teams, the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n
The acting director of Pharmacy Services in Jersey, Kevin Smith, said the shortage of these medicines was expected to continue for many months.<\/p>\n
He said Jersey has introduced measures to help manage local supplies, such as issuing shorter prescription durations.<\/p>\n
Clinical and pharmacy teams were working with the hospital to find suitable alternative treatments where needed, he added.<\/p>\n
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The acting director of pharmacy services in Jersey, Kevin Smith, said the drug shortage was expected to continue for many months<\/p>\n
Jersey oncology consultant, Elizabet Gomes Dos Santos, said: “Patient safety remains our highest priority. <\/p>\n
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