Pharmacies feeling strain of increase in winter illnesses
A pharmacist on the Isle of Man has told Manx Radio this winter has been the hardest his team has ever faced.
Demand on pharmacies is high due to an increase in winter illnesses and issues with staff shortages.
The Island’s health service is said to be in a ‘really tricky situation’ with Manx Care urging people to choose well when seeking medical assistance.
Mukunda Measuria is the superintendent pharmacist at Karsons:
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