60% of people affected by medicine shortages

60% of people have been affected by the shortage of medicine over the past 12 months.

The number of medicines out of stock has reached a record high of 289.

Aspirin, antibiotics, medicine for depression and blood pressure medication are among those in short supply.

Sandra Gannon, CEO of Azure Pharmaceuticals, says three out of five patients are experiencing shortages:

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