title: Drug shortage compounding: the only safe medication source in a time of crisis.
abstract: This article provides a discussion on the current problem of drug shortages within the U.S. and how compounded preparations serve as the only safe option as a source of medications during the crisis. Included are literature reviews concerning the reasons behind the increase in drug shortages and an update on the problem.
authors.affiliation: Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, USA. jlyon11@su.edu
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lyon
mesh_terms: D004339:Drug Compounding; D004346:Drug Information Services; D006801:Humans; D061214:Patient Safety; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations