Patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage

BBC Health Extra Wednesday 28 October 2026, 00:01 UTC 1 min read

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Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.

UK (LOCATION) Jill Kenning (PERSON)

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