Pharmacy Technician's Letter

Commentary: Drug Shortages: Azithromycin Suspension and Ciprofloxacin Tablets December 2009

Commentary: Peramivir and Other Antiviral Treatment Options for Hospitalized Influenza Patients 2009-2010 December 2009

Other: Reserve Supply of Tamiflu Capsules: Precautions for Use December 2009

Other: Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications for Influenza (2009-2010 Season). See FDA updated Tamiflu dosing recommendations for infants less than 1 year of age December 2009

Article: more options for patients who need LIQUID Tamiflu December 2009

Article: shortage of generic ciprofloxacin tablets and azithromycin suspension won't last much longer December 2009

Article: too much H1N1 - very little testing for flu strain - too little vaccine - but enough Tamiflu December 2009

Commentary: Armour Thyroid: New Formulation and Continued Shortage September 2009

Article: Some thyroid products are getting difficult to keep in stock September 2009

Commentary: Desiccated Thyroid vs. Synthetic Thyroid Supplementation September 2009

Commentary: FDA to Halt Marketing of Certain Unapproved Prescription Opioids May 2009

Article: opioids are STILL in short supply May 2009

Commentary: Drug Shortages April 2009

Commentary: Alternatives for Metoprolol Succinate April 2009

Article: oxycodone shortage April 2009