The Health Users Commission of Braga has raised concerns about alleged shortages of medications for cancer patients undergoing treatment at Braga Hospital. This accusation has been denied by the hospital administration, which claims there is no shortage and that they are simply managing the quantities delivered more carefully. José Lobato, the commission's coordinator, stated that since February 12, he has received complaints from several chemotherapy patients who have not been provided with the necessary daily medication to continue their treatment. Some patients have been referred to community pharmacies, where they end up paying for the medications out of pocket. The hospital insists that there has never been a drug shortage, attributing the situation to stricter management of dispensed quantities to ensure treatment continuity. The commission is demanding an urgent public clarification regarding the medications involved, the reasons for the situation, the measures taken, and the expected date for normalcy to be restored. Lobato is also preparing a formal complaint to send to the President, Prime Minister, Ministry of Health, and the Health Commission of the Assembly of the Republic, as well as to parliamentary parties.