The Department of Health said factors impacting supply could include manufacturing, capacity constraints and commercial decisions.
The meeting involved major pharmaceutical firms including Aspen Pharmacare, Gedeon Richter, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Orion, Pfizer, Theramex, Viatris and representatives from community pharmacies.DH confirmed its intention to work with industry to do what is necessary to fix the HRT supply issue.
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