Drug Shortages in the U.S during COVID-19 Pandemic

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The list of drugs shortages in the US (during the COVID-19 Pandemic)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage of medicines has led to people stocking medicines and hospitalization affecting drug supplies.

Drug Shortage In The COVID
Drug Shortage In The COVID

Drug shortage is a common occurrence, but during COVID-19, the Use of some drugs in the COVID 19 treatment has become more common than usual, due to which they are in shortage.

However, the US FDA is working very closely to deal with this situation but the officials are worried that it is not the panacea at all.

The World’s two largest pharmaceutical producers and the largest distributors of the active ingredients in medications, have also been suffering from viruses and are facing slow manufacturing times due to labor shortages.

The following drugs are used to treat COVID-19 that are experiencing shortages.

COVID-19 Related Drug Shortages:

DrugUses
Vecuronium bromide injectionMaintains muscle relaxation during ventilation
Sodium chloride small volume bagsUsed to prepare many essential IV drugs
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection*Anesthetic
Rocuronium injectionMaintains muscle relaxation during ventilation
Propofol emulsion injection*Maintains sleepiness & comfort while on the ventilator
Norepinephrine bitartrate injectionTreats critically low blood pressure
Midazolam injection*Maintain sleepiness and comfort while on the ventilator
Meropenem injectionBacterial infection
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets*Malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus (possible COVID-19 treatment)
Heparin injection*Prevents blood clots (for hospitalized patients who are at an increased risk)
Furosemide injection*Fluid retention
Fluticasone propionate inhalersLong-term management of asthma COPD
Fentanyl citrate injection*Treats severe pain
Etomidate injectionGeneral anesthesia
Doxycycline Hyclate injectionBacterial infection
Dopamine hydrochloride injection*Low blood pressure
Dobutamine injection*Heart failure
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride vials for injection*Maintains sleepiness & comfort while on the ventilator
Cisatracurium besylate injection*Maintains muscle relaxation during ventilation
Chloroquine phosphate tablets*Malaria (possible COVID-19 treatment)
Ceftazidime injectionBacterial infection
Azithromycin injection and tablets*Bacterial infection
Ampicillin sodium and sulbactam sodium injectionBacterial infection
Albuterol sulfate inhalersTreat or prevent bronchospasm

The above list is a precise list of drugs that are in shortage. You can check the FDA list to know all drug shortages.

Our team is monitoring US  drug shortages data released by the FDA and The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) to help you during this Pandemic.

How do get medicines during drug shortages?

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Drug Shortage

Online pharmacies are playing a vital role in this situation, but in the COVID-19 outbreak, many airlines have reduced or canceled the flights, which may result in a delay in delivery. But it may be the solution to get your medication without any hassle. You should check drugs in various online pharmacies, If you get them in stock, you can buy them from there.

We can help you in this situation, as we are a PharmacyChecker accredited online pharmacy. We have a strong drug supply chain from a number of international locations that may help us to provide affordable medication to our customers.

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