Shortages of albuterol, to treat respiratory conditions persist, but other treatment options are still available
The sudden closure last week of a Gurnee-based pharmaceutical company may prolong shortages of treatments for RSV and asthma.
"However, inhalers and nebulizer treatments should continue to be available," said Gurz."Akorn's presentation was the larger 20 mL inhalation solution, used specifically in hospitals for continuous drug delivery to manage exacerbations of asthma." "It is an absolute requirement," said Song."Every asthmatic should know where they stand with their numbers.""We have been hearing about albuterol shortages for several months as the market has been strained due to the tripledemic ," said Gurz.
"The FDA is reviewing all drugs affected by this closure and is working with the other manufacturers to understand the supply nationwide. If the approved manufacturers cannot meet market demand, the FDA will add those affected medicines to our Drug Shortage webpage and continue working to resolve or lessen the impact of those shortages using all the tools we have available," the agency said.
The shortage has not affected the practice of Dr. Zachary Rubin, a pediatric allergist and immunologist with Oak Brook Allergists.
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