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www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Europe politics

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. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Health

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. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Health

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. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Health

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. [ more ]
moredrug-shortages
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

What is behind the insulin shortage in the US?

Pharmaceutical companies prioritize weight-loss drugs over insulin production, leading to shortages and potential health risks for diabetes patients. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Medicine

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. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Health

Her insurer stopped approving her medicine that worked. Will a new state law help?

Patients struggle with insurance companies' prior authorization for necessary medications.
States are enacting legislation to address issues related to prior authorization processes. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
4 months ago
Health

Patients with narcolepsy face a dual nightmare of medication shortages and stigma

Narcolepsy patients are facing a national Adderall shortage, leaving them without their prescribed medication and scrambling for alternative treatment options.
The shortage has not only impacted people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but also those with sleep disorders, like narcolepsy. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Monday, March 11, 2024

Patients forced to choose between paying for essential medications or forgoing them due to insurance payment processor hack
Pharmacies seeking free sample medications for patients who can't afford to pay for their essential medications amid the ongoing cyberattack. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Public health

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. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
4 months ago
Law

Wyden: Court ruling will affect more than abortion rights

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden warns that a Supreme Court decision on a drug used to induce abortions could have serious consequences for women's reproductive health and public access to medications.
Officials and doctors at Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette express concern about a ban and restrictions on the drug. [ more ]
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