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Oct 30 2024

On the podcast: Drug shortages and helping patients through them

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Image for On the podcast: Drug shortages and helping patients through them Drug shortages are frustratingly common and pose problems for patients and the medical professionals who prescribe for them. The most recent episode of NCMB's podcast, MedBoard Matters, takes a look at medication shortages and the difficulties they cause for patients, who often face aggravating pharmacy-to-pharmacy scavenger hunts just to fill their monthly prescriptions.

The featured guest for this episode is Jay Campbell, JD, RPh, Executive Director of the NC Board of Pharmacy. Listen in to learn about the many factors that contribute to drug shortages, how to monitor medications that are in short supply and pick up some tips and tricks to keep your patients compliant with treatment when their preferred medication can't be found.

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