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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology and Health Services Research

Background:

  • Increasing annual incidence of long-duration drug shortages in the United States.
  • Drug shortages pose significant risks to patient care, including compromised or delayed treatment.
  • These shortages create operational and financial strain on healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define drug shortages, explore their causes, and discuss prediction and response strategies.
  • To review causes and responses for five specific drugs used in obstetric care.
  • To emphasize the need for preparedness in anticipation of future drug shortages.

Main Methods:

  • This clinical perspective synthesizes existing knowledge on drug shortages.
  • It includes a review of causes and responses pertinent to obstetric medications.
  • The study explores definitions, causes, prediction, and response mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Drug shortages are a growing concern with multifaceted impacts on patient care and healthcare operations.
  • Specific obstetric drugs have experienced shortages, highlighting vulnerabilities in maternal healthcare.
  • Preparedness is identified as a critical factor in managing shortage impacts.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare professionals and systems must establish robust mechanisms for advance preparation for drug shortages.
  • Developing necessary teams and systems is crucial to protect the health and safety of all patients, particularly pregnant individuals.
  • Proactive strategies are vital in the current era of frequent and unanticipated drug supply disruptions.