Drug shortages have become a pressing global challenge, affecting healthcare systems, patient outcomes, and pharmaceutical research. This webinar will delve into the causes and consequences of drug shortages, exploring how different countries experience and address these crises. We will examine methods to study drug
shortages, evaluate their impact on public health and health systems, and discuss actionable solutions informed by evidence from real world examples globally.
We will explore methods for real world measurement of drug shortages, including novel data linkages and explore the nuanced difference between supply chain disruptions and true drug shortages. Special attention will be given to how drug shortages influence pharmacoepidemiological research, reshaping study design, data interpretation, and outcomes.