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New stock of three antibiotics that were short in supply have arrived into the country

Global supplies of medicines have been impacted by COVID-19 – Ministry of Health

 New stock of three antibiotics that were short in supply have arrived into the country
The antibiotics include cloxacillan, ceftrixone and piperacillan. [image: medlineplus]

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms that new stock of three antibiotics which are used to treat infections and diseases and that were short in supply have arrived into the country.

The antibiotics include cloxacillan, ceftrixone and piperacillan.

The Ministry says that the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services is currently distributing these medicines to their health facilities.

The Ministry says alternative drugs were being used during the period when these antibiotics were low in supply.

It says some global supplies have been impacted by COVID-19 related country shut downs and some drugs were in low supply.

The Ministry of Health says alternative suppliers were being sourced.

Some people had contacted us saying that they were informed that these medicines were limited in supply and are only available for children.

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