Patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage

Northern Ireland's Department of Health (DoH) said both licensed doses of Nabilone were out of stock from wholesalers across the UK.

It said the shortage began affecting 1mg capsules in July, with the 0.25mg strength becoming unavailable more recently.

The DoH said it was working with the UK's Department of Health and Social Care and health trusts to manage the disruption, and that guidance had been issued to healthcare professionals on alternative treatments, including unlicensed imports of Nabilone where available.

A spokesperson said the DoH recognised "that medicine supply disruptions can be concerning for patients and the healthcare professionals who care for them".