March 28, 2022: Safety Bulletin - ALERT: Multipronged Strategy Required to Manage Shortage of Sterile Water for Injection
On March 17, 2022, the shortage of small-volume formats of sterile water for injection packaged in vials and ampoules was assigned a Tier 3 designation by a Tier Assignment Committee that includes Health Canada and other Canadian stakeholders. Tier 3 shortages are those that have the "greatest potential impact on Canada's drug supply and health care system." The global shortage is expected to persist into May 2022. Managing the shortage of small-volume formats of sterile water for injection requires a multipronged approach: 1) conservation strategies to maintain existing supply, 2) implementation of alternative drug preparation processes, and 3) effective communication among all staff affected by the shortage. Listen to the Synopsis ... | Read more ...
