Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says

The UK faces an Epidural kit shortage until March, following manufacturing issues with a major supplier. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised healthcare providers to implement substitute options available during this period. Hospitals are adapting to the situation by receiving substitute bags with higher drug doses, requiring careful management to ensure patient safety. Concerns have been raised by medical staff, and guidelines are being developed to assist hospitals in managing the shortage effectively.