More than 320 prescription drugs are on the list of shortages across the nation.
A UT Austin Pharmacy professor said most places have a drug shortage policy in place or are currently working on getting one.The national prescription drug shortage is having impacts on hospitals across Central Texas. KVUE News reached out to some local medical centers to see how they are handling it.
Another one is fentanyl, which is a strong pain medication used for surgeries. It can be deadly in the streets but a helpful tool when used properly in hospitals. She said most hospitals have put plans in place to deal with the shortages, but if you have a procedure coming up and are concerned, don't be afraid to ask questions.
Across our organization, multidisciplinary teams work to make sure we have adequate supplies to care for patients." As has been widely reported, the nationwide drug shortage has ebbed and flowed over the past decade. Healthcare providers have become accustomed to managing drug shortages in a variety of ways, including obtaining drugs from different sources or using similar products from another class—with physician approval.
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