Patients and Industry Fret Over Drug Supplies, If No Brexit Deal

Protesters demonstrate against the possible stockpiling of medecines and food in the event of a no-deal Brexit in London, Britain, on Aug 22, 2018. Peter Nicholls/File Photo/Reuters

LONDON—Consumers and the pharmaceuticals industry alike are anxious about medicine supplies, if there is no deal on Britain’s departure from the European Union.

While the EU and Britain have agreed a draft text of a Brexit withdrawal agreement, it remains unclear if Prime Minister Theresa May can get it approved by parliament.