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STAT+: Drug shortages reached a record high as 2023 drew to a close

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stood at 323 during the fourth quarter of last year — the highest figure reached since such data began being tracked in 2001 — underscoring growing concerns about patient harm across the country. The number of ongoing and active drug shortages in the U.S. The reasons are varied, although many remain a mystery.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about drug shortages, Medicare spending on an Alzheimer’s drug, and more

STAT

stood at 323 during the fourth quarter of last year — the highest figure reached since such data began being tracked in 2001 — underscoring growing concerns about patient harm across the country, STAT tells us. Unresolved The number of ongoing and active drug shortages in the U.S.

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Country focus: China & APAC’s growing medical needs bring opportunities and challenges

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Chemotherapy still accounted for 72.6% Chemotherapy still plays a significant role in oncology treatment, accounting for 72.6% While all of the top ten best-selling oncology drugs in the US in 2019 were innovative therapies, four out of the top ten best-selling oncology drugs in China were for conventional chemotherapy. “In

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PROTAC development gains momentum, but clinical performance is poor

Pharmaceutical Technology

The first concept for a PROTAC was published in 2001, and recently these protein degraders have gained rapid momentum as a promising novel modality. Faslodex will be administered in the control arm of the Phase III study, allowing for direct comparison between the two ER degraders.

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How to help patients during medication shortages

The Checkup by Singlecare

Drug shortages in the United States are extremely common, with the number of ongoing and active shortages at their highest since the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) began tracking in 2001. Many factors cause medication shortages. According to the FDA, manufacturing issues are the main reason for drug shortages.

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OTC antiemetic medications: Relief for nausea and vomiting

The Checkup by Singlecare

Antiemetics may also reduce radiation-associated or chemotherapy-induced nausea resulting from cancer treatment. Sources: Central neurocircuitry associated with emesis , The American Journal of Medicine (2001). These medications can help with motion sickness, vertigo, postoperative nausea, and morning sickness.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Chemotherapy agents: Chemotherapy agents can lead to constipation in a variety of ways such as slowing the movements of the intestinal tract or creating inflammation that disrupts digestive function. Chemotherapy-Induced Constipation and Diarrhea: Pathophysiology, Current and Emerging Treatments. Published January 2001.