Remedica recall leaves seven medicines with no available alternative

Seven of the medicines caught in Remedica’s recall have no alternative available on the market, the Health Insurance Organisation has told doctors and pharmacists, as patients struggle to reach either during the August holidays.

Most doctors are away and more than half of pharmacies have closed for the holidays, leaving patients trying to track down their doctor or pharmacist for answers. The HIO informed GHS providers on Wednesday of the steps they should take to serve patients, flagging in...