Mounting drug shortages delay treatments for patients with bladder cancer

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Mounting drug shortages delay treatments for patients with bladder cancer

December 18, 2019

Tirrell M, Taylor H. CNBC. November 27, 2019.

Drug shortages are associated with increased medication errors and longer length of stays that increase risks to patients. This story examines how the issues affect cancer patients and suggests avenues for improvement.

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