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Shortage of common anti-depressant leaves Greater Victoria pharmacies scrambling

A commonly prescribed anti-depressant drug is in short supply nationally again and local pharmacies are struggling to secure enough for their customers.

“800 bottles seems like a lot, but across however many – hundreds of pharmacies – might need some, it goes fast.” In the case of Wellbutrin XL, Sharma said, its slow-release formulation as a coated tablet means it cannot be split into half doses, making it tougher to spread among more customers.

 

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