Among other items, the ASA highlighted the impact of drug shortages on anesthesiologists and patients, as indicated by the recent ASA drug shortage survey. The society urged immediate action by highlighting recommendations offered by the Drug Shortage Summit Steering Group, co-convened by the ASA.
The ASA has led efforts to combat the drug shortage issue in recent years.
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