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Frequent Medication Shortages Affect Patients in Cyprus

August 12, 2025

Patients in Cyprus are facing significant shortages of medications despite receiving approvals for their treatments. Frequent shortages at hospital pharmacies are attributed to poor planning and insufficient supplies from importing companies. Many individuals are forced to visit pharmacies in other districts to obtain their necessary treatments. The Patients' Rights Observatory is recording numerous complaints regarding this issue. The situation raises concerns among patients and their families.