Greece battles a dramatic shortage of medicine
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The Hellenic pharmaceutical union warns that common pharmaceuticals are short in supply.
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The illustrative photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging. (Reuters)
Greece has reported substantial difficulties in obtaining key vital pharmaceuticals, with the majority now experiencing shortages.
The Pharmaceutical Association of Attica (FSA) cautioned that essential medications are still not readily available on pharmacy shelves, and as a result, patients are already calling pharmacies to inquire about the availability of their medications, the daily Avgi reported.
On its account, the Union of Public Hospital Employees issued a warning about the nation's low hospital bed density—3.5 beds per 100,000 inhabitants compared to the EU average of 5.3 beds per 100,000—which puts it below several other EU nations.
The current situation was brought on by personnel shortages and the closing of numerous hospitals and clinics during the past ten years to comply with EU regulations, the Union argued.
It added that there are still intentions to consolidate or close further hospitals under the current Nea Dimokratia government.
It is worth noting that Inflation and the rising energy crisis have also added to the burdens of pharmaceutical firms, affecting supplies.
