NHS is struggling to stockpile essential medicines in preparation for a no-deal Brexit.In a letter to an MSP seen by the Sunday Mail, the Finance Secretary blamed the UK Government’s “reckless” and “unacceptable” attitude.Senior medical leaders across the UK warned last week that no-deal disruption could lead to shortages of drugs, including those needed for Covid-19 testing, due to new border checks.Forbes has now raised concerns about procurement in reply to a parliamentary question from Greens MSP Mark Ruskell.She said: “Our understanding is that, to date, HM Treasury has not confirmed any additional funding to the Department of Health and Social Care for any costs relating to stockpiling for the end of the transition.
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