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Medicine shortages continue at hospital pharmacy

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By Maneralokina Amituanai 01 May 2026, 6:10PM

Growing frustration is being voiced by patients and caregivers over persistent medicine shortages at the pharmacy of Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital, with many saying they are routinely forced to seek prescribed drugs from private pharmacies.

By Maneralokina Amituanai 01 May 2026, 6:10PM

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