title: Parenteral nutrition product shortages: the A.S.P.E.N. strategy.
abstract: Product (drug) shortages have had a significant impact on the healthcare system, particularly on patients and clinicians. This has been especially true with patients requiring parenteral nutrition (PN). The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) has dealt with PN product shortages in the past on behalf of its members and their patients. However, the shortage severity and duration have made dealing with the PN product shortages in 2010-2012 extremely challenging.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: Jay M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mirtallo
authors.forename: Beverly
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Holcombe
authors.forename: Marty
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kochevar
authors.forename: Peggi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Guenter
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D057947:Parenteral Nutrition Solutions / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000600:supply & distribution; D012955:Societies, Medical; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D057947:Parenteral Nutrition Solutions; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations