Medscape January 12, 2026
Drug shortages in the United States have prompted 87% of clinicians to make changes in their practice, according to data from a new survey of approximately 900 individuals.
Persistent drug shortages arise from multiple factors, including supply chain disruptions, a limited number of manufacturers, regulatory burdens, small profit margins, as well as external factors such as natural disasters and unforeseen surges in demand for certain drugs. However, data on the effect of drug shortages on clinical practice are limited, wrote Jennie B. Jarrett, PharmD, director of science and drug policy at the American Medical Association (AMA) in Chicago, and colleagues.
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, the researchers investigated the effect of drug shortages on primary care...
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