Concerns mount over national psychotropic drug shortages in South Africa
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Public hospitals in South Africa are facing shortages of medicines used to treat severe mental illnesses. The South African Society of Psychiatrists reported these deficiencies. There are concerns that patients may experience a relapse because of the lack of medication.
The South African Society of Psychiatrists says shortages of medicines used to treat severe mental illnesses are affecting public hospitals, with patients at risk of relapse.