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            Feb 23, 2018

            Nationwide Drug Shortage Worsens

            Posted By Meadville Medical Center

            Healthcare providers nationwide continue to face escalating drug shortage problems. Many health systems have taken the uncommon step of forming their own nonprofit generic drug manufacturing company. The constant drug shortages and unpredictable price changes have led them to this decision.

            The Problem is Not New

            In 2016 the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists lists inadequate supplies of more than 150 drugs and therapeutics for a variety of reasons. The effects of these shortages have led many hospitals to compete for limited and back ordered supplies in order to avoid the need for rationing certain drugs.

            Meadville Medical Center proactively works directly with multiple sources to supply all necessary drugs. A group of pharmacists, physicians and specialists also meet routinely to monitor which drugs may be at low levels and, when necessary, identify alternative treatment options.

            The Problem Escalated with Hurricane Maria

            The Food and Drug Administration announced in January that additional efforts are being taken to minimize the risk of ongoing IV saline shortages. An already depleted supply was worsened when Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in September 2017 where 10% of all pharmaceutical drugs consumed in America are produced. It is expected that supplies of IV saline should begin to increase through the coming months as facilities in Puerto Rico begin operating at full capacity.

            Shortages like this are not isolated. Suppliers like Pfizer, Purdue, Akorn, Teva and others have back orders and limited supplies for many injectable dosages of morphine, fentanyl, and dilaudid. It is anticipated that by March 2018 an additional allocation will be made, however the distribution process is still unclear.

            Meadville Medical Center is always committed to providing the highest quality of care to our community. Our team of physicians, pharmacists and specialists will continue to monitor drug shortages on a daily basis

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