Shortages are up nearly 150 compared to this time last year.
It's not time to panic over medicine shortages, according to a midlands pharmacist.
Shortages in Ireland are up to 332, an increase of nearly 150 when compared to last year.
The latest Medicine Shortages Index, shows a surge in the shortage of antibiotics and over the counter cough and cold medicines.
The findings also show 48% of Ireland's out of stock medicines have only one supplier. which exceeds the EU average of 25%.
Eamonn Brady, of Whelehan's Pharmacy in Mullingar, says there are alternative options available:
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