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impact medicine shortages have on patients, GPs and pharmacists. Both have highlighted long-lasting supply issues affecting Estradot, a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women, and Creon, a drug
shortage is incredibly worrying and scary. These medications make my life liveable," says Chris. One commonly prescribed antidepressant, Venlafaxine, is also on the concessions list. The reimbursement price has been set by the government
impact. That means it affects states with constitutionally-protected access to abortion, states with criminal bans, like Louisiana, and everything in between. Nearly two dozen Democratic-led states submitted an [amicus brief](https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25A1207/407863/20260504094911516_25A1207-1208_AmicusBr_NY%20et%20al_Amici%20Curiae%20in%20Support%20of%20Applicants.pdf)
drugs for blood pressure, diabetes, colds, and paediatric care”. Now, the majority of those production lines are silent, leaving the population dependent on a shattered healthcare system. According to the October 2025 Health Resources
shortage of physicians in general,” said Ali, who is in his late 30s and one day hopes to become a specialist and treat patients with cancers and other diseases in his adopted home, where
drugs only when needed, rather than in advance. ## Fraying supply chains, soaring prices The cost of many common medical items has jumped since war broke out. The average price