Australian pregnancy drugs shortage sparks call to include pregnant women in clinical trials
by Natasha May from on (#6QJJM)
Experts call for more research into off-label' medications, and supply chain alternatives not driven by profit motive
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Several crucial medicines for pregnant women are in shortage in Australia because of a perfect storm" of manufacturing and distribution issues, experts warn.
The only drugs registered as safe for pregnancy are old and less profitable to pharmaceutical companies which are discontinuing their distribution amid manufacturing disruptions since the pandemic began.
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