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Shortages in the National News

At the request of several members who attended the 15th Annual NPPA Conference last month, NPPA is providing several links to various articles providing commentary on the epidemic of drug shortages facing the nation today, from national news outlets as well as reports and studies by Premier, Inc. (a national Group Purchasing Organization).
The views and opinions of these commentators may not necessarily reflect those of NPPA or its staff.

USA Today: Drug shortages set to reach record levels
MSNBC: Drug shortages slam patients, health workers, surveys show
Premier: Drug shortages leading to price gouging, possible safety issues, according to research
Navigating Drug Shortages in American Healthcare: A Premier healthcare alliance analysis

Name of Facility: Summerdale Enterprises, Inc., Founder of NPPA

City, State: San Diego, CA

Years as a Buyer: N/A

Re: Shortages in the National News

The link below is an article about the committee on Oversight and Government Reform and how they are investigating the gray market. It also has a link to a tip line for Buyers to report extreme price gouging. Check it out:

Name of Facility: Summerdale Enterprises, Inc., Founder of NPPA

City, State: San Diego, CA

Years as a Buyer: N/A

Re: Shortages in the National News

Here's an article by Girish Malhotra
of Pepper Pike, Ohio, citing the manufacturing reasons behind Drug Shortages, called Drug Shortages: Causes and Cures

As per policy, the views and opinions expressed in the preceding article do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Summerdale Enterprises, Inc. and NPPA, nor any of it's staff.

Name of Facility: Summerdale Enterprises, Inc., Founder of NPPA

City, State: San Diego, CA

Years as a Buyer: N/A