“The FDA's role in addressing and preventing drug shortages is often questioned, but the truth remains: if not the FDA, then who?” Dai said. Regardless, the drug shortage persists as a monumental challenge for pharmacists, treatment providers, and patients across the country to overcome. Kekatos M. Cancer drug shortage is forcing doctors to decide which patients get treatment. Schladen M. Cancer drug shortages decried in congressional hearing. To ease cancer drug shortage, FDA will allow imports from China.

Source: Washington Post July 24, 2023 20:05 UTC