Medicines shortages drive up GP workload as prescribing costs surge £158m Medicines shortages in England are continuing to drive up GP workload during the COVID-19 pandemic and have added more than £150m to prescribing costs in the past year alone. by Nick Bostock Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up