Lahore faces acute shortage of essential medicines

An acute shortage of essential medicines has gripped Lahore’s medicine market, leaving patients and healthcare providers in a state of distress, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.

According to reports, a wide range of life -saving drugs are currently unavailable in Lahore’s pharmacies. These include tetanus injections, vital for preventing infections in wounds, tuberculosis (TB) drugs such as Myrin-P, essential for treating tuberculosis and insulin have become increasingly scarce, posing serious health risks for hapless patients.  
The shortage extends to other medicines like Myambutol tablets for brain hemorrhages, insulin for diabetes management, and various eye drops necessary for treating ocular conditions.

The situation is equally dire for parents, as Maltofer drops and syrups, crucial for children, have also vanished from the shelves.
 Adults are not spared either, with essential heart medications, blood pressure treatments, and brain-related drugs also reported missing.

The lack of these medications has left patients vulnerable, with many struggling to find alternatives. The shortage has sparked concern among the public and healthcare professionals alike. 

The absence of such critical medicines could lead to severe health complications, especially for those with chronic conditions who rely on consistent treatment.

The ongoing shortages highlight the need for robust supply chain management to ensure that essential medicines are readily available to those in need.
 

Reporter:  Zahid Chaudhry