Drug Shortages Increasing at 'Alarming Rate,' Says AHA

Three out of four clinicians rarely or never receive advance notification of drug shortages and seven out of 10 patients receive less-effective drugs to compensate for insufficient supplies, American Hospital Association survey results show.

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Gerry (7/16/2011 at 5:32 PM)

Maybe less restrictive tax legislation on US manufacturers would allow for more US produced meds and lass shortages due to foreign manufacturing difficulties