Pharmacy Practice News Drug shortages continue to be a major issue for hospitals and healthcare system pharmacies, and mitigating these shortages is one of the most pressing challenges facing managers and decision makers. According to a recent article from Pharmacy Practice News, a variety of resources have been helpful in predicting drug availability – namely FDA’s drug shortage database, AHSP …
Increasing Drug Shortages Require New Solutions
AMA Ongoing (and increasing drug) shortages across the U.S. healthcare system continue to negatively affect patient care, leading to new policies from the American Medical Association that focus on diversifying manufacturing and stabilizing the generic market. Challenges from declines in domestic manufacturing to supply chain delays with overseas generic manufacturers, as well as an evolving prescribing landscape, the effect of …
Patient Care Compromised Medical Supply Shortages
ISMP In a recent report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, the organization presents findings from a July 2023 survey, noting that many respondents have daily struggles related to medication, equipment, and supply shortages. The report reviews areas of the medical industry most affected by these shortages, the negative impact it has on patient outcomes, and actions that staff …