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November 20, 2023
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VIDEO: Navigating drug shortages in pediatric ID

VIDEO: Navigating drug shortages in pediatric ID

NEW YORK — The United States has hit a 10-year high in drug shortages, according to a presenter at the Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium.

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November 10, 2023
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‘All hands on deck’ needed to navigate oncology drug shortages, says expert panel

‘All hands on deck’ needed to navigate oncology drug shortages, says expert panel

A virtual town hall meeting featuring a panel of regulatory, pharmacy and procurement experts addressed the ongoing shortage of oncology drugs.

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October 05, 2023
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Survey reveals 'alarming' widespread impact of chemotherapy drug shortages

Survey reveals 'alarming' widespread impact of chemotherapy drug shortages

Most U.S. cancer centers reported experiencing a shortage of at least one type of oncology drug, according to the results of a National Comprehensive Cancer Network survey on chemotherapy shortages.

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July 13, 2023
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Shortages affect availability of some drugs used in emergent cardiac care

Shortages affect availability of some drugs used in emergent cardiac care

Of the many drug shortages in the U.S. this year, several are used in cardiac emergencies, according to the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists.

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June 27, 2023
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Q&A: Current gynecologic oncology drug shortage a ‘public health crisis’

Q&A: Current gynecologic oncology drug shortage a ‘public health crisis’

So far in 2023, there has been an overwhelming shortage of chemotherapy drugs, of which several specifically impact gynecologic oncology providers and patients.

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June 15, 2023
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ASCO chief medical officer appeals to Congress for action on cancer-drug shortages

ASCO chief medical officer appeals to Congress for action on cancer-drug shortages

ASCO Chief Medical Officer Julie R. Gralow, MD, FACP, FASCO, urged members of Congress to take action on cancer drug shortages, which she described as the worst she has witnessed during her 30-year career in oncology.

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June 07, 2023
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‘Unacceptable situation’ in cancer care: Chemotherapy shortages impact majority of centers

‘Unacceptable situation’ in cancer care: Chemotherapy shortages impact majority of centers

Cancer centers in the United States continue to experience critical shortages of commonly used platinum-based chemotherapies, according to survey results from National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

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June 06, 2023
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US imports chemotherapy drug from China due to critical shortage

US imports chemotherapy drug from China due to critical shortage

Amid an ongoing drug shortage, the FDA is allowing the chemotherapy drug cisplatin to be imported from China.

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April 28, 2023
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Antibiotic supply chain issues persist, study shows

Antibiotic supply chain issues persist, study shows

SEATTLE — Over the course of more than 5 years, antibiotic supply chain issues have not improved, potentially impacting patient treatment and stewardship, according to a study.

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April 24, 2023
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Navigating the albuterol shortage for patients with asthma

Navigating the albuterol shortage for patients with asthma

In late October 2022, the FDA declared a shortage of albuterol sulfate inhalation solution 0.5%, and as of early April the shortage is still in effect, according to the administration’s website.

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