"Pharmacists Sound Alarm as US Drug Shortages Hit Record High"

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"Pharmacists Sound Alarm as US Drug Shortages Hit Record High"
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The United States is experiencing a record high of 323 active medication shortages, affecting various drug classes including generic sterile injectable medications, cancer chemotherapy drugs, and ADHD medications. This has led to devastating effects on patients, with some hospitals and clinics reporting complete depletion of certain medications. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is working with the federal government to address the root causes of these shortages and advocate for solutions to alleviate the crisis.

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