Drug shortages.

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Drug shortages.

August 30, 2023

Aronson JK, Heneghan C, Ferner RE. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2023;89(10):2950-2963.

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Addressing drug shortages is a patient safety priority. Part One of this review summarizes existing definitions for drug shortages and the harms that can occur due to drug shortages (e.g., medication errors, treatment delays, undertreatment). Part Two discusses trends in drug shortages, the causes of drug shortages, and potential solutions.

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