Drug shortages reached a record high as 2023 drew to a close
The U.S. is currently facing 323 ongoing drug shortages, the highest number since tracking began in 2001. These shortages are concerning due to the potential harm to patients. Basic and life-saving medicines like oxytocin, Rho(D) immune globulin, chemotherapy, pain/sedation medications, and ADHD pills are in short supply. The reasons for these shortages are varied and…