Why doesn’t the NHS know where its medicines are?

Key Points

• This research examines why the NHS cannot monitor medicine availability in real time.
• Analyzed current tracking systems in general practices and pharmacies
• Assessed the impact of limited visibility on patient care
• Gathered reports from healthcare professionals
• Current systems are unable to provide real-time tracking of medicines
• Lack of visibility contributes to potentially life-threatening emergencies
• Improvements in tracking are necessary to enhance patient safety

Abstract