Becker's Healthcare October 24, 2024
In April, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists reported 323 ongoing drug shortages — the highest number since the organization began tracking them in 2001. The number has since fallen to 277.
The ASHP published its quarterly drug shortages report in late October. Here are five things to know:
1. As of Sept. 30, the five most common drug classes in short supply were central nervous system medicines (56 in shortage), antimicrobials (41), hormone agents (30), chemotherapies (25) and cardiology drugs (20).
2. Half of the 277 current shortages have lasted longer than two years.
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