Medicine shortages in the UK have doubled in the past two years

Medicinal products subject to supply issues

and discontinuations, by month

125

100

75

50

25

0

Jan 21

Jul 21

Jan 22

Jul 22

Jan 23

Jul 23

Medicine shortages in the UK have doubled in the past two years

Medicinal products subject to supply issues and discontinuations, by month

125

100

75

50

25

0

Jan 2021

Jul 2021

Jan 2022

Jul 2022

Jan 2023

Jul 2023

Guardian graphic. Source: British Generic Manufacturers Association analysis of UK government and NHS data. Note: Supply issues and discontinuations identified in the NHS SPS medicines supply tool. Medicinal products are medicines by specific pack sizes and strengths. Data not available for all months.