Europe is facing a drug shortage of antibiotics like amoxicillin, which is used to treat respiratory infections. The signs of the crisis started to show in late 2022 with countries reporting problems in sourcing certain important drugs. What is the bloc doing to solve this health crisis? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Europe battling drug shortage

Do you live in Europe or the US? Are you in the need of prescribed antibiotics? If your answer to both the questions is yes then you know what we are talking about. Several western countries are reporting a serious shortage in antibiotics or paracetamol.

Europe hit by shortage of antibiotics; doctors and officials express concern

Europe: UK reports shortage in supply of antibiotics; doctors to recommend shorter courses