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Commentary
ASHP guidelines on managing drug product shortages.
August 15, 2018
Fox ER, McLaughlin MM. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2018;75(21):1742-1750.
Drug shortages are a persistent threat to safe patient care. These guidelines provide a structured approach for care teams to develop an action plan to reduce risks when faced with drug shortages in their work. Recommendations include conducting operational assessments, establishing a drug shortage team, and communicating with patients and providers when a shortage occurs.
