Category: drug shortages

Actemra shortage spills over to include Sanofi’s rival Kevzara

Actemra, coronavirus, COVID-19, drug shortages, Kevzara, News, rheumatoid arthritis, Roche, Sales and Marketing, Sanofi / October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021

Roche’s Actemra has been in high demand since its value in treating severe COVID-19 was established, leading to shortages. Now, Sanofi’s rival therapy Kevzara has also been hit by supply constraints. Sanofi said in a statement that supply of all four formats of Kevzara (sarilumab) – 150 mg or 200 mg pre-filled syringes or auto-injectors …

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Amid Actemra shortage, WHO asks Roche to ensure equitable access

Actemra, coronavirus, COVID-19, drug shortages, Genentech, Market Access, News, Roche / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021

Roche’s arthritis drug Actemra has become a key treatment for people with severe COVID-19, leading to shortages, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) wants the company to ensure that supplies don’t just go to wealthy countries. Earlier this week Roche’s Genentech unit said it was facing unprecedented demand for Actemra (tocilizumab) – known as RoActemra …

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A Plan to Conquer U.S. Drug Shortages

drug shortages, Jessica Daley, Pharmaceuticals, Premier, The Business of Health Care, Wayne Russell / March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021

By JESSICA DALEY and WAYNE RUSSELL COVID-19 has focused the nation’s attention on the risks associated with complex, global supply chains, particularly related to healthcare products and prescription drugs. While supply disruptions of personal protective equipment (PPE) captured headlines, the pandemic also compromised the drug supply chain. With much of the United States’ generic drugs manufactured overseas, exportation …

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Shortage of drug puts some pregnant women at risk

drug shortages, graves disease, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, Primary Debate Categories, PTU / June 10, 2020 June 10, 2020

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