According to the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), shortages of vital prescription drugs are nearing all-time highs, and hospital and health-system pharmacists are reporting major challenges obtaining medications. In a new ASHP survey of more than 1,000 hospital pharmacists, 57% said they are facing critical shortages of chemotherapy drugs that are impacting patient care. Hospital pharmacists also report that significant shortages exist for steroids, hormonal drugs, and oral liquids, such as amoxicillin and lidocaine.
For more information read the ASHP press release.
Posted 8/16/2023
On June 1, 2026, CMS published its interim final rule (IFR), Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals in the Federal Register, followed by a public comment period, during which time ACCC submitted a comment letter requesting amendments to the IFR.
