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Children as young as 13 being referred to UK hospital suffering from 'ketamine bladder' | Drugs

UK · 2026-09-22

Key takeaway

Severe ketamine-linked bladder damage among UK youth is driving a surge in specialist NHS referrals.

  1. Step 1 · The triggera surge in severe bladder injuries among children due to ketamine use increases specialist paediatric referrals to Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onrising caseloads strain NHS paediatric urology resources, driving up demand for medical equipment, consumables, and specialist services from suppliers
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs supplying these products to NHS trusts see increased procurement cycles and tighter delivery timelines, impacting their operations and revenue

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Source: theguardian.com

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