One simple step toward finding a solution for drug shortages

Without measuring the nature, duration, and causes of Canada's drug shortages, solutions will be hard to come by. We must first define the problem, writes Jacalyn M. Duffin.

Only Canada and the U.S. measure drug shortages, but not in the same manner. The EU and U.K. are slowly coming around. More collaboration is needed, writes Jacalyn M. Duffin.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY JACALYN M. DUFFIN

February 3, 2020

KINGSTON, ONT.—Drug shortages have plagued Canada since at least 2010. I am often asked what we should do about it. Pharmacare will be useless if drugs are not available. Many solutions are possible. We need an

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