The US is experiencing a shortage of essential over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications.

A dwindling supply of ADHD, cancer and diabetes medication is disrupting hospitals and pharmacies- and creating widespread concern.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says even animals are being impacted by this shortage, as medications for pets has also gotten harder to find.

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The US is experiencing a shortage of essential over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications.
A dwindling supply of ADHD, cancer and diabetes medication is disrupting hospitals and pharmacies- and creating widespread concern.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says even animals are being impacted by this shortage, as medications for pets has also gotten harder to find.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.