DSL-008 Drug Shortages in The Netherlands: Monitored by Farmanco

Background Internationally, drug shortages cause increasing concern. For patients it may impose a significant effect on their safe use of medicines. For pharmacists it is time-consuming to get trustworthy information. Purpose With a central approach on the investigation of drug shortages, pharmacists get reliable and up-to-date information. Besides, solutions can be suggested. If there is a shortage of a necessary drug, proper action can be taken by all pharmacies. With the data, trends in drug shortages can be signalled. Materials and Methods In 2004 the Royal Dutch Pharmacists Association (K... Mehr ...