Simon Harris denies medicine shortage fears

The transcript discusses potential medicine shortages in England due to Brexit, with the Health Minister emphasizing efforts to ensure medicine supply through collaboration with stakeholders like the HPRA and HSE. Despite concerns, no shortages linked to Brexit are currently reported. Preparedness exercises and alternative supply routes are being explored to mitigate risks.

What is the main concern regarding medicine supplies in England as discussed in the video?

• Increased prices due to Brexit

• Shortages due to import issues

• Lack of demand for medicines

• Overproduction of medicines

Who is responsible for ensuring the stability of medicine supplies in the context of Brexit?

• The Finance Minister

• The Prime Minister

• The Education Minister

• The Health Minister

Which stakeholders are involved in the efforts to maintain medicine supplies?

• Only the Health Service Executive

• Only the Pharmaceutical industry

• Only the Department of Health

• Various stakeholders including the Pharmaceutical industry and regulatory bodies

What is the purpose of the preparedness exercise mentioned in the video?

• To reduce medicine production

• To stop medicine imports

• To find alternative supply routes

• To increase medicine prices

From whom should Irish people take advice regarding medicine supplies?

• The Irish Health Service

• Brexiteers

• The UK Government

• The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland