LONDON - The UK government on Thursday admitted there were serious shortages of #antibiotics to treat bacterial infections in children, despite more than a week of denials.

“Serious shortage protocols” had been issued for three types of oral solutions used in paediatrics – #Phenoxymethylpenicillin, which is also known as #penicillin V.

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-govt-admits-antibiotic-shortage