Drug Shortage Information Source

May 5, 2012

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has a terrific resource for those dealing with steril injectable drug shortages.  They maintain a list of current shortages, resolved shortages, and drugs that are no longer manufactured.  This information is available elsewhere but what is unique at this site is the attempt to suggest alternatives.  For example, the page on Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate offers Alternative Agents & Management as follows:

 

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