Chinwag - Autumn 2019

Working to ensure you receive medicines and medical products Occasionally, the NHS does experience temporary disruption to the supply of some medicines. The NHS has tried-and-tested ways of making sure you get your medicines and medical products, even under difficult circumstances. In the unlikely event that your medicine is temporarily unavailable, the NHS will work with you to prescribe the best alternative. This could typically be a different brand of medicine or perhaps lower strength medicines to make up the same dose. On rare occasions it may mean a different medicine to do the same thing, but you will make the decision with your prescriber who will be provided with all the necessary information on how best to do this. This will ensure your treatment continues as normal. The NHS, through your local GP surgery, pharmacy and/or

hospital, will help you to stay informed if there are any changes. If you are concerned, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Clinical trials

The NHS and the government are also working with organisations running clinical trials, including The Christie, to ensure research continues as normal in the coming months. If you are taking part in a clinical trial, please speak with your doctor or nurse if you have any concerns.

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