Pharmacist Graham Jones, owner of Shrivenham Pharmacy in Oxfordshire, has reported that the current medication shortage is unprecedented, significantly affecting patients who rely on essential drugs like Apixaban for heart conditions. Rising global prices and insufficient government funding are major contributors to this crisis. Patients, including 84-year-old Gillian-Ann Wordsworth, have faced difficulties in obtaining their medications, leading to concerns about their health. Jones highlighted that the NHS's fixed reimbursement prices for medications often do not cover the rising costs, forcing pharmacies to dispense drugs at a loss. The government's price concessions list, which reached a record high of 210 medications last month, further complicates the situation. Jones and his wife spend considerable time sourcing alternatives for patients, and he anticipates that the ongoing shortages may lead to stockpiling among patients. A spokesperson from the Department of Health and Social Care stated that they are actively working to maintain the supply of licensed medicines and adjust reimbursement prices to address market fluctuations.