Patients feel the pain over shortage of high blood pressure medication

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Patients suffer as shortage of high blood pressure drug hits pharmacies

Pharmacies are experiencing a shortage of over-the-counter high blood pressure medication, causing financial stress for thousands of patients who are forced to pay more for alternatives to manage their condition.

A spot check has established that drug stores across the country, including online pharmacies, are facing a stock out of Valsartan 160mg tablet (28 tablets) by Novartis-Access, the generic version of Novartis’ Diovan for close to three months.

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