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Drug shortages reach record high in US

The current drug shortage total in the US has surpassed the previous record, with 323 ongoing shortages reported by ASHP.
Majority of the drug shortages involve generic sterile injectable medications, including cancer chemotherapy drugs and ADHD therapies.
ASHP is advocating for federal and regulatory changes to address the root causes of drug shortages and improve supply chains.

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Drug shortages hit record high, pharmacists warn

Drug shortages in the U.S. have reached a record-high with more than 300 medications currently in short supply, pharmacists are warning.

1 month ago·United States

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KIFI

Drug shortages reach record high in US

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — There are more active drug shortages in the United States than ever, according to data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the University of Utah Drug Information Service. The organizations first started tracking drug shortages in 2001. Active shortages previously peaked in 2014, with 320 drugs in active shortage. Shortage levels have fluctuated in the decade since, but have been steadily …

1 month ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Hill

Drug shortages worst since tracking began in 2001

The number of U.S. drug shortages has reached a new all-time high, according to new data released by a top pharmacist trade group. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has been tracking domestic drug shortages since 2001. The group tracks national drug shortages quarterly, and the most recent update from March found there are…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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RIA Novosti [🇷🇺-affiliated]

The US has announced a record shortage of drugs of all types

The American Society of Health Pharmacists is concerned about the record shortage of drugs of all kinds in the United States and calls on politicians to take action, RIA Novosti reports, 12.04.2024

1 month ago·Russian Federation

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The Daily Caller

US Faces All-Time High Drug Shortage, Data Shows

The U.S. is facing its worst drug shortage in over two decades, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) said in a statement Thursday

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

US Pharmaceutical Drug Shortages Reach Record High

Despite efforts to stabilize the availability and cost of medications, prescription drug shortages have reached record highs in the United States. The news comes from new data released by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) detailing a shortage of 323 in the first quarter of 2024. The number marks the highest on record since the industry group began tracking shortage data in 2001. Fourteen more drugs have experienced a short…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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