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Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages

Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages
BBC Health Wednesday 02 September 2026, 09:23 UTC 1 min read
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Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication.

Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication.
Pearl Roche (PERSON)
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