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A former nurse named Pearl Roche passed away from dementia after her family had trouble getting the medicine she needed, which shows that some dementia medications are hard to find right now.
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If you or a loved one takes dementia medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist now about whether your medication might be hard to get, and ask them to help you plan ahead so you don't run out.
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The main takeaway is that dementia medication shortages are a real problem affecting patients—so it's important to stay in touch with your healthcare team and not wait until your prescription runs out to address supply issues.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: BBC Health · Read full article ↗
Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication.
📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
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