The US Is On 'The Brink Of A Public Health Emergency'

  • 6 years ago
The drug shortage problem in the US is getting worse. The crisis has extended to include a type of epidural used for pregnant women during childbirth. Hospitals have had to get crafty with rationing drug dosage in order to compensate for the shortage. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists lists hundreds of compounds that are currently facing shortages. The healthcare system is currently on the brink of a public health emergency.