The national medicines agency announces that boxes of amoxicillin are being delivered. This antibiotic is in “supply shortage” or even out of stock in certain pharmacies.
- Amoxicillin is one of the drugs affected by stock pressures.
- The ANSM announces that deliveries will be made by wholesalers.
- If necessary, pharmacists can make compound preparations.
The shortage of medicines continues. Amoxicillin, a commonly used antibiotic, is one of the affected products. Tuesday, December 26, the national medicines safety agency announced that deliveries are planned. “Boxes of amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid are currently being delivered to wholesale distributors, who will ensure equitable distribution of them throughout the territory.she indicates in a communicated.
Amoxicillin: persistent supply difficulties
On December 21, a meeting was organized by the ANSM with patient associations, health professionals and players in the medicines chain to take stock of the situation on the supply of certain medicines. “Since the launch of our winter plan in the fall, significant difficulties in distributing boxes of amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid have been observed, making their access very complicated for patients.notes the national drug safety agency.
Shortage: a call to all players in the drug chain
On her site, she already reported “tensions supply” in December 2022. Thus, in November, the Ministry of Health asked all players in the pharmaceutical chain to “commit to equitable distribution of drug stocks”. A non-binding charter was then signed.
Faced with a “situation which continued to deteriorate in pharmacies, in particular for drinkable forms used in pediatrics, despite the presence of stocks declared at industrial level”, the ANSM also asked manufacturers to provide stocks, where they exist, so that they can be distributed in pharmacies and accessible to patients. The deliveries announced Tuesday, December 26 should allow this distribution.
Amoxicillin: alternative solutions for children
“If amoxicillin-based medications are not available, it is always possible for pharmacists to directly dispense a compounded preparation suitable for children under 12 years old., warns the ANSM. Drinkable forms of this medication are the most affected by supply difficulties, but they are mainly prescribed to children. They help treat bacterial infections. On the other hand, the ANSM recalls that these treatments have “no effectiveness against viral infections, including bronchiolitis, influenza, Covid-19, nasopharyngitis and the vast majority of tonsillitis and ear infections“.
