Critical Drug Shortages Reaching Crisis

Critical Drug Shortages Reaching Crisis

By Ashley Bateman, The Heartland Institute A rise in shortages of key drugs is reaching crisis level for many patients nationwide as demand outpaces supply. Legislation has been introduced in Congress to address the issue, but questions remain as to whether the bill would address the real drivers of shortages. Cancer, Behavior Drugs Hardest Hit The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) lists more than 200 drugs on its current drug shortages bulletin; the list…

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