Drug shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Drug shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 24, 2021

Bookwalter CM. US Pharmacist. 2021;46(2):25-28.

COVID-19 has increased uncertainties in sectors across health care. This article discusses a variety of supply-chain factors that impact medication availability. The author suggests roles for pharmacists in antibiotic stewardship and policy implementation to manage shortages safely.

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