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End Drug Shortages Alliance Releases Report for Drugs Impacted by Pharmaceutical Plant Closure

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The End Drug Shortages Alliance (EDSA) today released a report assessing the impact to the U.S. market caused by the recent closure of a drug manufacturer.

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  • The End Drug Shortages Alliance (EDSA) today released a report assessing the impact to the U.S. market caused by the recent closure of a drug manufacturer.
  • “Transparency regarding drug shortages is important to ensure patient care remains uninterrupted,” said Mittal Sutaria, senior vice president, Vizient pharmacy contract and program services and EDSA board member.
  • Clinicians and providers, to exercise a stewardship mindset and review purchasing and formulary status to determine conservation and mitigation strategies.
  • “Advance knowledge of supply disruptions is part of the transparency that the End Drug Shortages Alliance has advocated for since forming.