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#generic-drugs

Why do hospitals keep running out of generic drugs?

Hospitals face persistent shortages of common generic drugs due to complex market issues affecting production and distribution.

US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply

Drug shortages in the US have hit a record high in 2023, with concerns around generic sterile injectables and ADHD therapies.

Why do hospitals keep running out of generic drugs?

Hospitals face persistent shortages of common generic drugs due to complex market issues affecting production and distribution.

US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply

Drug shortages in the US have hit a record high in 2023, with concerns around generic sterile injectables and ADHD therapies.
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#fda-regulations

Drug makers can't make knockoff weight-loss drugs anymore-and they're mad

Compounding pharmacies are suing the FDA to continue producing tirzepatide imitations despite the drug's supply improving.
The FDA announced that the tirzepatide shortage has been resolved, impacting compounding pharmacies' operations.

Weight-loss drug boom sparks battle over pharmacy copycats

The surge in compounded GLP-1 drugs addresses availability but leads to regulatory issues and legal battles.
Compounding offers personalized medication options, even amidst drug shortages.

Ozempic knockoffs flood US market thanks to blind spot' in FDA rules

The obscurity of a federal statute is enabling US pharmacies to flood the market with unvetted knockoffs of popular weight-loss drug Ozempic.

Drug makers can't make knockoff weight-loss drugs anymore-and they're mad

Compounding pharmacies are suing the FDA to continue producing tirzepatide imitations despite the drug's supply improving.
The FDA announced that the tirzepatide shortage has been resolved, impacting compounding pharmacies' operations.

Weight-loss drug boom sparks battle over pharmacy copycats

The surge in compounded GLP-1 drugs addresses availability but leads to regulatory issues and legal battles.
Compounding offers personalized medication options, even amidst drug shortages.

Ozempic knockoffs flood US market thanks to blind spot' in FDA rules

The obscurity of a federal statute is enabling US pharmacies to flood the market with unvetted knockoffs of popular weight-loss drug Ozempic.
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#adhd-medications

Can More Vyvanse Production Ease the A.D.H.D. Drug Shortage?

The DEA has increased Vyvanse production to address ongoing ADHD medication shortages, but experts doubt it will solve the issue completely.

The drug shortages Floridians will face in 2024. Here's what you should know

Drug shortages continue to threaten access to necessary medications, including treatments for short-term and chronic illnesses.
ADHD medications, chemotherapy drugs, weight-loss drugs, and the antibiotic amoxicillin are among the categories experiencing shortages in 2024.

Can More Vyvanse Production Ease the A.D.H.D. Drug Shortage?

The DEA has increased Vyvanse production to address ongoing ADHD medication shortages, but experts doubt it will solve the issue completely.

The drug shortages Floridians will face in 2024. Here's what you should know

Drug shortages continue to threaten access to necessary medications, including treatments for short-term and chronic illnesses.
ADHD medications, chemotherapy drugs, weight-loss drugs, and the antibiotic amoxicillin are among the categories experiencing shortages in 2024.
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#health-risks
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The Future of Ozempic Will Be Riddled With Dupes

Obesity drug shortages have driven people to risky, unregulated alternatives, posing serious health risks.

Eli Lilly warns about dangers of fake and counterfeit Mounjaro, Zepbound

Eli Lilly warns against fake and compounded diabetes and weight loss drugs, addresses concerns of shortages and health risks.

The Future of Ozempic Will Be Riddled With Dupes

Obesity drug shortages have driven people to risky, unregulated alternatives, posing serious health risks.

Eli Lilly warns about dangers of fake and counterfeit Mounjaro, Zepbound

Eli Lilly warns against fake and compounded diabetes and weight loss drugs, addresses concerns of shortages and health risks.
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A Proven Model to Combat U.S. Drug Shortages

Drug shortages in the US reach record highs, impacting over 300 essential medications. Civica Rx offers a successful model for addressing shortages.
#brexit

Drug shortages, now normal in UK, made worse by Brexit, report warns

Drug shortages in the UK, worsened by Brexit, are a significant and growing issue affecting patients and healthcare professionals.

EU plan for medicine stockpile could worsen UK's record shortages

The EU is stockpiling key medicines to safeguard its supplies and protect against drug shortages.
The UK, as a result of Brexit, is now isolated from this system and may face even more severe drug shortages.

Drug shortages, now normal in UK, made worse by Brexit, report warns

Drug shortages in the UK, worsened by Brexit, are a significant and growing issue affecting patients and healthcare professionals.

EU plan for medicine stockpile could worsen UK's record shortages

The EU is stockpiling key medicines to safeguard its supplies and protect against drug shortages.
The UK, as a result of Brexit, is now isolated from this system and may face even more severe drug shortages.
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The Ozempic Revolution Is Stuck

Obesity drugs like Wegovy were originally created for different purposes, now being repurposed for heart health.
FDA approval of Wegovy for heart health could open access to more Americans, but drug shortages remain a significant barrier.

Ontario limiting access to Ozempic to conserve supply for those with diabetes | CBC News

The Ontario government is restricting access to the drug Ozempic under the province-funded program due to shortages caused by popular demand for weight loss.
People who don't have Type 2 diabetes will no longer have coverage for the drug under the Ontario Drug Benefit program.

Opinion | Why We're Stuck in a Never-Ending Cycle of Drug Shortages

Drug shortages continue to impact millions of Americans, including cancer patients and those with treatable diseases.
Shortages have been a persistent problem since the early 2000s, lasting an average of 1.5 years and costing billions of dollars.

Big Pharma's Supply Chain is CRUMBLING as Drug Shortages Reach Decade High

Drug shortages in the U.S. are at the highest level in a decade, impacting various types of drugs for over three years on average.

Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse

NHS warns against the inappropriate use of weight-loss drugs without medical supervision.
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