UK consumers are reportedly stockpiling non - perishable foods and medicines , in which the country crashes out of the EU with no deal . The UK imports around 50 % of its medicines , while 73 % of pharmaceuticals come from the EU , despite a request last year from the government for pharmaceutical manufacturers to extend an additional six weeks ' supply .
UK consumers are reportedly stockpiling non-perishable foods and medicines, in case the country crashes out of the EU with no deal. The UK imports around 50% of its food, while 73% of pharmaceuticals come from the EU, prompting a request last year from the government for drug manufacturers to stockpile an additional six weeks' supply.