Mass. Lawmakers To Discuss Prescription Drug Shortage Concerns
BOSTON (AP) — Prescription drug shortages will be the topic of a legislative oversight hearing on Beacon Hill.
The Public Health committee plans to hear from doctors and patients, hospital and pharmaceutical industry representatives, and an official of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration during Monday's Statehouse hearing.
Lawmakers say the shortages of prescription drugs have been increasing in recent years and are having a direct impact on patient safety.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Doug Cope reports
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The problem has been the focus of national attention.
In September, The Associated Press reported that at least patient 15 deaths since mid-2010 have been blamed on shortages of life-saving medications in the United States.
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