ASHPOfficial is the premier podcast of ASHP and the collective voice of our 50,000 members in health-system pharmacy. Through interviews and discussions with pharmacy thought leaders, ASHPOfficial will explore issues related to public health, medication use, and supporting the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, and other settings. To learn more about ASHP, please visit ashp.org.
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Drug shortages remain a persistent threat to patient care and pharmacy operations, with 270 active shortages recorded in early 2025. In this episode of Hot Topics in Pharmacy, ASHP’s Mike Ganio hosts Erin Fox and April Giles to unpack the latest data, explore the day-to-day realities health systems are facing, and examine the complex challenges shaping the future of medication access.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.