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Study: U.S. Faces Higher Drug Shortages

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5 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Drug shortage risks were compared between the U.S. and Canada from 2017 to 202

  • 2

    The U.S. experienced approximately a 40% higher drug shortage risk compared to Canada.

  • 3

    Canada's approach included mandatory reporting, targeted stockpiling, and public payer collaboration.

  • 4

    The study highlighted that sole-source drugs faced a higher risk of shortage in both countries.

  • 5

    Canada's approach was associated with a lower shortage risk.

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Study: U.S. Faces Higher Drug Shortages

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • November 1, 2024

  • 2 min

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