By Ben Eshelby B.Pharm. Dip.Form.Chem.
Drug shortages occur quite commonly in pharmacy and the reasons can be anything from manufacturing and quality problems, international governments purchasing large quantities, delays in transport and discontinuations.
The COVID crisis highlighted the issues of what can happen in the event of major drug shortages – most people will remember being unable to buy paracetamol or ibuprofen.
However, through all of this, Formulae compounding pharmacies were able to acquire raw materials and compound these medicines to ensure Australians had access to vital medicines.
If a medicine you take becomes unavailable then you should always check in with your compounding pharmacist. Formulae pharmacists can access, prepare and make high quality medicines and will do everything possible to ensure you do not go without.
If you are looking for a discontinued or unavailable product, call your Formulae pharmacy today.
