Cancer centers in the US are still reporting shortages of critical systemic therapies, but last year's carboplatin and cisplatin shortages have largely resolved.
Results from the latest survey by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network showed that numerous critical systemic anticancer therapies, primarily generic drug s, are currently in shortage.
"Thankfully, the shortages for carboplatin and cisplatin are mostly resolved at this time," Denlinger said. In the latest survey, 89% of NCCN centers continue to report shortages of one or more drugs, and 75% said they are experiencing shortages of two or more drugs. In the current survey, 75% of NCCN centers also noted they were aware of drug shortages within community practices in their area, and more than one in four centers reported treatment delays requiring additional prior authorization.
Three quarters of survey respondents said they would like to see economic incentives put in place to encourage the high-quality manufacturing of medications, especially generic versions that are often in short supply. Nearly two thirds cited a need for a broader buffer stock payment, and the same percentage would like to see more information on user experiences with various generic suppliers to help hospitals contract with those engaging in high-quality practices.
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