Jill Kenning, a woman from Coleraine with multiple sclerosis (MS), is experiencing severe pain after running out of Nabilone, a drug she has used for 17 years to manage her condition. The medication, vital for her pain relief and daily functioning, has been out of stock across the UK due to supply disruptions not publicly explained by Northern Ireland's health department. Kenning reported spending most of her time in bed and requiring hospital care after alternative medications proved ineffective.
The shortage of Nabilone is part of a broader trend of increasing drug shortages in the UK, with 157 medicines currently in short supply, up from 107 in January, according to the industry guide MIMS. This situation highlights challenges in medication availability for patients with chronic conditions like MS, raising concerns about preparedness and support for those affected by such disruptions.
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