Drug shortages are down, report finds
An American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the University of Utah report finds that the number of active drug shortages is 277, down from an all-time high of 323.
The number of active drug shortages is 277, down from an all-time high of 323, according to the latest drug shortages report from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the University of Utah.
Additional findings:
- Fifty percent of active shortages have persisted for two or more years. Basic and life-saving products such as Rho(D) immune globulin, pain and sedation medications and ADHD medications continue to be problematic.
- Health systems are facing significant shortages of IV fluids, irrigation fluids and peritoneal dialysis fluids. Some of these shortages pre-date shortfalls caused by Hurricane Helene.
- While IV fluids are being allocated by manufacturers, inventory may not be available to health systems in a timely manner.
- Workload required to manage shortages, including work to change pharmacy automation and electronic health records adds to the challenges of pharmacy staff shortages.
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