Drug Shortages

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Drug Shortages
Drug Shortages

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How to get the medication you need when it’s out of stock

Few people have the time or the background to spend hours on the phone with hospitals, pharmacies, lawmakers, and pharmaceutical companies to get a medication. And while there’s been more awareness about drug shortages in the past year than the US has seen in some time, they’re not going away any time soon.

You can and should get hopping mad about drug shortages. And if you’re affected by one yourself, you have more power than you might think when it comes to getting the medication you need.

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Resources

 How to get the medication you need when it’s out of stock

The pharmaceutical supply chain is broken, but if you’re facing a drug shortage, you have more power than you think.

Angels for Change

Angels for Change is a volunteer supported organization on a mission to end drug shortages through advocacy, awareness and a resilient supply chain.

End Drug Shortages Alliance

An alliance of health system, supply chain, industry and other stakeholders dedicated to solving pharmaceutical supply challenges by collaborating to increase visibility, access and advocacy. Collectively we will end drug shortages through focus on transparency, quality, redundancy and production of additional supply to achieve measured and sustainable results.

Drug Shortages Canada

Canada's mandatory drug shortage and discontinuation reporting website is operated by Bell Canada under contract with Health Canada. Drug shortages are a complex global problem. Health Canada recognizes the negative impact of drug shortages on patients, health care professionals and the health care system, and works together with stakeholders to build a more open and secure drug supply system.

FDA

Drug Shortages can occur for many reasons, including manufacturing and quality problems, delays, and discontinuations. Manufacturers provide FDA most drug shortage information, and the agency works closely with them to prevent or reduce the impact of shortages.

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