The situation around rising cases of Strep A and obtaining antibiotics has been challenging for patients, parents and carers, pharmacists and all those in our health system working to help patients.

Thank you to all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working hard to resolve stock issues around antibiotics needed to treat Strep A. We know you’re under enormous pressure and doing everything you can to keep patients well. Your professionalism in the face of adversity and determination to put patients first is always inspiring but we recognise often comes at a personal cost to your wellbeing.

We are in contact with the NHS and governments across Great Britain and doing all we can to support you to help patients. The situation is under constant review and the aim of everyone is to ensure patients get access to the medicines they need.

RPS President Professor Claire Anderson

Chair of RPS in England Thorrun Govind

Chair of RPS in Scotland Andrew Carruthers

Chair of RPS in Wales Cheryl Way