A trade body warns that financial pressure and ongoing medicine shortages are increasingly affecting access to medicines. The outlet reports that “three in four” pharmacies are losing money, suggesting that many businesses are struggling to remain viable. As costs rise and supply issues persist, some pharmacies are shutting down or cutting opening hours, which can reduce the times when patients can obtain prescriptions and other medicines. The report links the financial difficulties faced by pharmacies to the broader shortages, describing daily impacts on patients as they find it harder to get the medicines they need. The warning indicates that the combination of reduced revenue and unstable supply contributes to operational instability in the pharmacy sector. While the specific causes and the scale of shortages are not detailed beyond the claim of medicine shortages affecting patients “daily,” the overall picture presented is that patients’ access is worsening as pharmacies respond to losses by closing or operating less time. The trade body’s message emphasizes the risk of further service reductions if the pressures continue.