‘A Chronic Condition’: Cancer Centers Continue to Report Persistent Drug Shortages

Us hospitals report nationwide cancer drug shortages

Among the ​31 centers that responded, all said they ⁠are experiencing a shortage of at least one anti-cancer agent

Cancer centers in the US are facing shortages of life-saving drugs

More than 626,000 people are expected to die from cancer in the US this year

Shortages of crucial cancer medications continue to impact US healthcare

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)-an alliance of leading cancer centers-published updated data on the current impact of generic cancer medication shortages in the United States.

Cancer medicines remain in short supply across the U.S., survey finds

Nearly all of the cancer centers reported that state and federal policy fixes have failed to make a dent in the shortages problem

New survey highlights persistent cancer medication shortages across United States

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—has published updated data on the current impact of generic cancer medication shortages in the United States. The data come from survey responses from pharmacy directors and other clinical and administrative leaders at NCCN Member Institutions from late August. According to the results, 100% of responding cancer centers are experiencing a shortage of at least …

‘A chronic condition’: Cancer centers continue to report persistent drug shortages

U.S. cancer centers continue to experience persistent shortages of medications that are foundational components of oncology care, according to survey results.All cancer centers that participated in a late-summer survey administered by National Comprehensive Cancer Network reported current shortages of at least one cancer medication. One in five centers reported shortages of at least five