#drug-shortages

#drug-shortages

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

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. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

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. [ more ]