Here's a handy list of meds currently in shortage:
Since the precursors of many drugs (legal or otherwise) are made in China, we can watch how this impacts availability of our meds.
If possible, check your stocks of commonly used and prescription drugs and renew everything. Especially important for parents, grandparents etc. and get everyone used to using oldest first, providing it's not expired.
You can extend the life of nearly all meds (penicillin is one of the few exceptions) by storing them somewhere cool, dry and dark. Capsules are generally not as good as tablets for storage.
More info here:
Research paper on storage life extension
zenodo.org
Mayo clinic shelf like extension article with lists of many drugs and how long after expiration they remained safe and potent
Drug Shortages | FDA
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Since the precursors of many drugs (legal or otherwise) are made in China, we can watch how this impacts availability of our meds.
If possible, check your stocks of commonly used and prescription drugs and renew everything. Especially important for parents, grandparents etc. and get everyone used to using oldest first, providing it's not expired.
You can extend the life of nearly all meds (penicillin is one of the few exceptions) by storing them somewhere cool, dry and dark. Capsules are generally not as good as tablets for storage.
More info here:
Research paper on storage life extension
Stability profiles of drug products extended beyond labeled expiration dates
The American Medical Association has questioned whether expiration dating markedly underestimates the actual shelf life of drug products. Results from the shelf life extension program (SLEP) have been evaluated to provide extensive data to address this issue. The SLEP has been administered by...
Mayo clinic shelf like extension article with lists of many drugs and how long after expiration they remained safe and potent
