Alert on amoxicillin, the most prescribed antibiotic in France.
In recent weeks, stock-outs have multiplied in pharmacies, in particular for pediatric syrups, to the great despair of parents.
The Medicines Agency (ANSM) has set up a rationing of quantities.
Physicians are asked to respect good practices on antibiotics.
“It is a European and global problem which could last several weeks or months, until March 2023”,
warns the ANSM.
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Before amoxicillin, this was the case with paracetamol this summer, and in particular pediatric forms of Doliprane (suppositories, syrups, etc.).
Ritalin, prescribed for hyperactive children, was also among the absent subscribers.
Or adrenaline, administered in the event of a serious allergic reaction.
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“Since the summer, supply tensions have multiplied, in particular on drugs which did not pose a problem until then”,
indicates Philippe Besset, president of the Federation of Trade Unions…
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