‘Without my meds, I’m stuffed’: The reality of the UK’s drug shortage crisis

After the shock of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a year ago, Pearl Bartlett has found herself facing an unexpected additional challenge: the monthly ordeal of simply locating the medication she needs to manage daily life.... "My chemist spent four weeks trying to locate the drug," says Bartlett.... Bartlett has experienced these issues not only with opicapone, but multiple Parkinson's drugs. It's left her facing periods of weeks at a time where she hasn't been able to take her medication, with dire consequences.... Sadly, Bartlett is far from alone. Indeed, she is one of many people in Britain living with...