Join us as we unravel the complexities of managing drug shortages, examine the various factors contributing to this pressing issue, and discuss potential mitigation strategies.

Joseph Szot, MD Associate Dean for Continuing and Integrated Medical Education Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Erin R. Fox, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Shared Services, University of Utah Health Adjunct Professor, University of Utah College of Pharmacy

Michael Brownlee, PharmD, MS, FASHP Associate Hospital Director for Pathology, Pharmacy, and Radiology and Chief Pharmacy Officer, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

References/Resources:

Drug Shortage Health and National Security Risks: Underlying Causes and Needed Reforms - Full Committee Hearing, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

ASHP Drug Shortages Statistics

FDA Drug Shortages & Quality Issues

Building Resilience Into the Nation's Medical Product Supply Chains - NASEM Report, March 2022

Financial Disclosures: Dr. Joseph Szot, his guests and the members of the planning committee for Rounding@IOWA have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

CME Credit Available: https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=59356

Nurses: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A.Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hours.

Pharmacists: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A.Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 ACPE credits.

Physicians: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Health Care Providers: A certificate of completion will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)

Date Recorded: 6/16/2023