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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about the critical role pharmacists play in managing drug shortages, which occur when there is an insufficient supply of a medication to meet the demand for it. Drug shortages can have serious implications for patient care, as they can lead to delays in treatment or the use of less effective or more expensive alternatives.

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Roles of Pharmacists in Managing Drug Shortages Julia Rawlings, PharmD
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Drug Shortages Why do they happen? What is the impact on patient care? How do pharmacists respond to shortages? How are shortages managed?
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Examples of drug shortages COVID-19 pandemic: chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine Promoted as a potential treatment options Inappropriate prescribing and some initial hoarding as the pandemic progressed Sudden shift in supply and demand pattern
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Examples of drug shortages Medications are essential for mechanical ventilation Sedation is required (muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety drugs, opioids) Global ventilator demand increased 10-fold by March 2020 Corresponding rapid increase in demand for medications Lag time of about 2 weeks before drug shortages started to make the news
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Examples of drug shortages Bags for intravenous (IV) fluids and medication administration IV bags are used to mix and deliver medications and fluids Hurricane Maria - 2017 Several factories in Puerto Rico damaged Massive power outage temporarily impacted 40% of IV bag supply chain to the US
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Why do drug shortages happen? Sudden increased demand Natural disasters Container shortages Corporate Mergers
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Why do drug shortages happen? Sudden increased demand Natural disasters Container shortages Shortage of raw chemicals Corporate Mergers
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Why do drug shortages happen? Sudden increased demand Natural disasters Container shortages Shortage of raw chemicals Quality control issues and recalls Corporate Mergers
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Why do drug shortages happen? Sudden increased demand Natural disasters Container shortages Shortage of raw chemicals Quality control issues and recalls Single-source drugs Corporate Mergers
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Why do drug shortages happen? Sudden increased demand Natural disasters Container shortages Shortage of raw chemicals Quality control issues and recalls Single-source drugs Global supply chain structure Corporate Mergers
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Why do drug shortages happen? Sudden increased demand Natural disasters Container shortages Shortage of raw chemicals Quality control issues and recalls Single-source drugs Global supply chain structure Corporate decisions Corporate Mergers
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?????? Shortage Reason is UNKNOWN Manufacturers are not required to report reasons for supply disruptions to FDA or any other governing body Wheeler, M and R Freeman. (Jan 2020). The Current State of Drug Shortages. 17(1), p 8. Retrieved from www.pppmag.com
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Wheeler, M and R Freeman. (Jan 2020). The Current State of Drug Shortages. 17(1), p 8. Retrieved from www.pppmag.com 2019 January thru September only
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What is the impact on patient care? April 2020 - 208 current shortages
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What is the impact on patient care? April 2020 - 208 current shortages Delays in receiving therapy
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What is the impact on patient care? April 2020 - 208 current shortages Delays in receiving therapy Insurance coverage challenges
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What is the impact on patient care? April 2020 - 208 current shortages Delays in receiving therapy Insurance coverage challenges Ads for fraudulent products
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What is the impact on patient care? April 2020 - 208 current shortages Delays in receiving therapy Insurance coverage challenges Ads for fraudulent products Short turnaround times to react
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What is the impact on patient care? April 2020 - 208 current shortages Delays in receiving therapy Insurance coverage challenges Ads for fraudulent products Short turnaround times to react Drugs unavailable for patients who have conditions with few treatment options
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Why is the expertise of pharmacists SO important in addressing medication shortages? Developing alternative therapy plans
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Why is the expertise of pharmacists SO important in addressing medication shortages? Developing alternative therapy plans Special authority to provide alternative medications
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Why is the expertise of pharmacists SO important in addressing medication shortages? Developing alternative therapy plans Special authority to provide alternative medications Identifying allergies and intolerances
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Why is the expertise of pharmacists SO important in addressing medication shortages? Developing alternative therapy plans Special authority to provide alternative medications Identifying allergies and intolerances Custom product compounding
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Why is the expertise of pharmacists SO important in addressing medication shortages? Drug affordability considerations Supply and demand challenges Alternative dosing routes Minimizing medication safety risks
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Medication Safety and alternative products Usual product pancuronium 1mg/mL Powerful muscle relaxant
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Medication Safety and alternative products Usual product pancuronium 1mg/mL
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Medication Safety and alternative products Usual product pancuronium 1mg/mL Neuromuscular blocking agent Powerful muscle relaxant
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Medication Safety and alternative products
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Medication Safety and alternative products
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How can shortages be managed? Increase production
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How can shortages be managed? Increase production Lengthen expiration dates
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How can shortages be managed? Increase production Lengthen expiration dates Limit use of some medications to specific high-priority patients
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How can shortages be managed? Increase production Lengthen expiration dates Limit use of some medications to specific high-priority patients Advance planning in healthcare systems Manufacturing emergency plans
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How can shortages be managed? Increase production Lengthen expiration dates Limit use of some medications to specific high-priority patients Advance planning in healthcare systems Manufacturing emergency plans Legislation to improve oversight and timelines
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Summary Drug shortages are a constant, significant challenge in healthcare Origination and resolution of medication shortages is complex Pharmacists, as the medication experts, are essential for the appropriate management of medication shortages
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists https://youtu.be/npMJG9DHIBU