Cancer drug shortages: Awareness and perspectives from a representative sample of the US population
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.31246
Abstract: Although cancer drug shortages are a persistent problem in oncology, little is known about the awareness and perspectives of the US population with respect to shortages. read more here.
Keywords: awareness perspectives; drug shortages; shortages awareness; cancer ... See more keywords
It Takes a Village…
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.08.015
Abstract: Critical drug shortages have been widely documented during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, particularly for IV sedatives used to facilitate mechanical ventilation. Surges in volume of patients requiring mechanical ventilation coupled with prolonged ventilator… read more here.
Keywords: drug; takes village; drug shortages;
The new regulatory tools of the 2016 Health Law to fight drug shortages in France.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2017.03.007
Abstract: Drug shortages are becoming worrying for public health in the European Union. The French public authorities first took action against the causes of drug shortages in 2011 with a law, followed by a decree in… read more here.
Keywords: new regulatory; drug shortages; drug; health ... See more keywords
Drug shortages in community pharmacies: Impact on patients and on the health system.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2021.12.017
Abstract: BACKGROUND Worldwide, drug shortages are a critical public health concern. Consequences range from inconvenience and distress to more serious concerns related to negative clinical, humanistic and economic outcomes. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: drug; drug shortages; patients health; health system ... See more keywords
Prescription Drug Shortages
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001773
Abstract: Objectives Drug shortages have been increasing over the past 2 decades. There are limited data on drug shortages and their effect on pediatric emergency and critical care. Our objective was to describe pediatric emergency and… read more here.
Keywords: care; drug; drug shortages; pediatric emergency ... See more keywords
Drug shortages cost NHS £38m in November
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.j5883
Abstract: Ongoing drug shortages cost the NHS £38m (€43m; $51m) last month as more emergency price increases were agreed to boost stocks, an analysis has shown.1 A record 91 emergency price rises were agreed in November,… read more here.
Keywords: 38m november; shortages cost; nhs 38m; drug shortages ... See more keywords
The association between drug shortages and prices across 74 countries: uncovering global access inequities
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-018960
Abstract: Background Drug shortages are a global concern that poses risks to clinical care and health systems. Lower prices and market pressures are often cited as drivers of drug shortages; thus, a commonly proposed policy lever… read more here.
Keywords: intensity; shortages prices; drug; drug shortages ... See more keywords
Interventions to mitigate drug shortages in public health systems in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101349
Abstract: Introduction Globally, drug shortages affect low-, middle- and high-income countries to different degrees. The challenges associated with drug shortages in health systems, particularly in public health facilities, and the consequent multiple adverse effects on patients… read more here.
Keywords: scoping review; health; drug shortages; health systems ... See more keywords
Managing pharmaceutical shortages: an overview and classification of policy responses in Europe and the USA
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DOI: 10.1177/0020852318815330
Abstract: This exploratory article gives a cross-sectional account of how established health-care systems have responded to the novel challenge of drug shortages. In line with previous research, our analysis confirms the existence of strong path dependence… read more here.
Keywords: policy responses; managing pharmaceutical; drug shortages; level ... See more keywords
Unavailability of Outpatient Medications: Examples and Opportunities for Management
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DOI: 10.1177/8755122517697072
Abstract: Drug shortages create significant challenges for patients and health care providers. Pharmacists play important roles in managing medication therapy during drug shortages. The management of drug shortages by the community pharmacist is an expanding role.… read more here.
Keywords: examples opportunities; unavailability outpatient; drug shortages; drug ... See more keywords
Oncology Drug Shortages—What We Have Versus What We Expect to Have? A Critical Scenario of Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1177/8755122518810853
Abstract: Drug shortages in tertiary care hospitals always limit the health system’s ability to provide quality care to the patients. Immediately following the existing shortage of 5 different oncology drugs in Pakistan, numerous patients are finding… read more here.
Keywords: oncology drug; shortages versus; drug shortages; care ... See more keywords