Prospective Risk Assessment of Medicine Shortages in Europe and Israel: Findings and Implications [PDF]
IntroductionWhile medicine shortages are complex, their mitigation is more of a challenge. Prospective risk assessment as a means to mitigate possible shortages, has yet to be applied equally across healthcare settings.
Nenad Miljković +45 more
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Pharmacists’ approach to oncology medicine shortages: results of a cross-sectional survey in Pakistan [PDF]
Objectives The study estimated the shortages of oncology medicines in Pakistan, their causes, impacts, mitigation strategies, and possible interventions.Design Cross-sectional survey.Setting Oncology pharmacists working at 43 oncology settings (out of 80)
Caijun Yang +6 more
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Managing medicine shortages. [PDF]
Medicine shortages are increasingly common and disruptive to the optimal delivery of health care. They are caused by a variety of factors, including manufacturing and supply-chain issues, regulatory and trade issues, and fluctuations in demand. Prescribers and pharmacists in Australia can manage a shortage by switching to another brand, strength or ...
Simpson T, Yik J.
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Identifying Medicine Shortages With the Twitter Social Network: Retrospective Observational Study [PDF]
BackgroundEarly identification is critical for mitigating the impact of medicine shortages on patients. The internet, specifically social media, is an emerging source of health data.
Doerine J Postma +5 more
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Medicine shortages and challenges with the procurement process among public sector hospitals in South Africa; findings and implications [PDF]
Background Medicine shortages are a complex global challenge affecting all countries. This includes South Africa where ongoing medicine shortages are a concern among public sector hospitals as South Africa strives for universal access to healthcare.
Cynthia Modisakeng +3 more
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Practical Implications From European Hospital Pharmacists on Prospective Risk Assessment for Medicine Shortages [PDF]
Objective: This study aimed to obtain a comprehensive overview on the perception, attitudes, and experience of European pharmacists with prospective risk assessment procedures in everyday practice, as well as to identify challenges and solutions. This is
Nenad Miljković +9 more
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Shortages of medicines in a psychiatric hospital in Cyprus
The incidence of drug shortages has surged in recent years and it poses a major threat to public health worldwide. It can also downgrade the quality of care provided to patients. Data concerning shortages pertinent to mental health care are scarce, while
Petrou P., Sophie Ioannou S.
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Medicine shortages: Implications for the Australian healthcare system. [PDF]
Shortages in medicine supply are usually associated with the now well-known representation of impoverished, underdeveloped countries suffering famine, episodes of vast epidemics, and accounts of immeasurable morbidity and mortality. However, it has become alarmingly clear that medicine shortages are now occurring in the most developed countries in the ...
Chaar BB.
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Medicine shortages: a commentary on causes and mitigation strategies. [PDF]
Shortages of medicines and vaccines have been reported in countries of all income levels in recent years. Shortages can result from one or multiple causes, including shortages of raw materials, manufacturing capacity problems, industry consolidation, marketing practices, and procurement and supply chain management.
Iyengar S, Hedman L, Forte G, Hill S.
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Experience of Pharmacists with Anti-Cancer Medicine Shortages in Pakistan: Results of a Qualitative Study. [PDF]
Shukar S +5 more
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