Stay On Top of Drug Shortages

January 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to test your pharmacy's ability to manage drug shortages.

Demand for meds ranging from sedatives (propofol, etc) to inhalers (albuterol, etc) to "MAbs" has outpaced supply.

Be aware, IV meds seem about 4 times more likely to go on shortage than other meds...mainly due to manufacturing processes.

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Table of Contents

Poisoning Help Avoid Snags With Antidotes
COVID-19 Molnupiravir Will Be Another Option for Treating COVID-19
Shortages Stay On Top of Drug Shortages
Practice Help Ensure On-Time Administration of Time-Critical Meds
End-of-Life Care Be Prepared to Provide Meds for Dying Patients
Anesthesiology Assist With Cost-Saving Strategies for Sugammadex
Antipsychotics Watch for Lybalvi, a New Combo Antipsychotic
Seizures Prevent Mix-Ups With Seizure Prophylaxis Meds
Ophthalmology Avoid Confusion With Vuity, a New Pilocarpine Eye Drop