Fleurpepper
Again, (and again), it is a worldwide problem - and this is why Brexit makes it so much worse for the UK-
which has to compete for drugs (and so much other stuff too) with countries which are part of big Unions, like the EU, have no issues with transport and import red tape, no channel to cross, and higher or even much higher value currencies.
When there is a shortage, you prioritise people in your own group, and where it is easy to export, frictionless, and no messing with foreign currency, as said, especially at low value.
You’re not right on every count Fleurpepper. Drugs are also made in the UK and exported to Europe and wider, it’s not one way traffic. Also, small can equal fleet of foot as well as less able to bargain. So yes, we are disadvantaged by not being in the EU but there’s no need to over-exaggerate.