How to Handle the Drug Shortage Crisis: Advice from Erin Fox.
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Erin Fox has been monitoring drug shortages for over 20 years and says there are no simple solutions. Recently, the number of shortages reached a new high with 323 active cases in the first quarter of this year.
In just the first three months of the year, 48 new drug shortages were reported. Erin Fox shared these insights in a discussion with The Associated Press, which was edited for clarity.
The FDA had to stop inspections during COVID, which has caused delays now that they've resumed. Inspections are uncovering issues in factories that haven't been checked in years, and fixing these problems can take a long time.
Commonly, shortages affect low-cost generic and older injectable hospital drugs. Last year, a significant shortage occurred because a major factory in India was found to have quality issues.
If a medicine is unavailable, patients might have to accept alternative forms or contact their insurance for a substitute. Despite the challenges and necessary adjustments, patients generally can still receive their treatments.
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How long has Erin Fox been monitoring drug shortages?
Erin Fox has been monitoring drug shortages for over 20 years.
How many new drug shortages were reported in the first three months of the year?
48 new drug shortages were reported in the first three months of the year.
What happens if a medicine is unavailable for patients?
Patients might have to accept alternative forms or contact their insurance for a substitute.
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