The Short End of the Stick: Practical Management of Cardiovascular Drug Shortages

Since 2010, the revolving door of unavailable drugs has forced healthcare workers to do (and spend) more with less. As such, pharmacists are being called upon to come up with creative and savvy solutions to combat the drug shortage crisis, all while ensuring patient care is not compromised. Few areas of acute care practice remain unaffected, including the cardiac care unit. In this bog, Dr Noel highlights recent, current, or probable drug shortages that have direct impact on cardiovascular care, and provides alternative medication options and clinical caveats for consideration.