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PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – Prescription shortages are growing in the United States. About 80% of drugs used in the United States are imported, as reported by the Council on Foreign Relations.
These national concerns are heading to the Pine Belt.
Dr. Brent Lindley, a pharmacist at Petal Parkway Pharmacy, attributes the low number of drugs to imports.
“More recently, we’ve had some difficulty, particularly with the children’s ADHD medications Concerta and Adderall,” Lindley said.
The Center for Disease Control reports that about 3 in 4 children in the United States with current ADHD receive treatment. The need for this drug is crucial for parents who want their children to keep their routines. However, pharmacists at the Pine Belt make sure the medicine bottles don’t run out.
“When we work with providers, we have patients who may be a little upset, but we take the time to explain the situation and explain what alternatives are available, work with their providers and find solutions,” Lindley said.
According to a study by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 3 out of 5 drug manufacturers reported shortages. Dr. Lindley wants patients to know that pharmacies are there to help.
“As humans, we are habitual natures,” Lindley said. “Any change is bad, but with some information and being transparent and telling the story of exactly how it is and what we’re doing for them. It takes a lot of the anxiety out of it and helps build the confidence that we we’re really going to do what’s best for them. That’s why we’re here.
Patients can expect longer wait times for medications; however, pharmacists work closely with pharmaceutical companies to make sure everyone has the medications they need.
For more information on drug shortages, visit www.fda.gov.
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