COVID-19 and Drug Shortages: A Call to Action

• DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2020.26.8.945
• Publication Date: 2020-07-27T10:49:29Z
• Authors: Andrew G. Shuman; Erin R. Fox; Yoram Unguru
• Keywords: Call to action; Pandemic; Economic shortage; Resilience; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

The ever-vulnerable medication supply chain is being further strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacists in all settings, including managed care, will need to prepare for a potential exacerbation of existing and new drug shortages midst unprecedented crisis. We summarize major issues, discuss mitigation strategies, call on our colleagues respond with resilience necessary protect patients. DISCLOSURES: authors declare no funding sources nor conflicts interest.