Drug shortages in anesthesia and perioperative medicine: Canada needs a better supply system (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the critical issue of drug shortages in Canada, particularly in anesthesia and perioperative medicine, following a significant reduction in production by Sandoz Canada. The authors highlight the consequences of the supply chain problems which led to the cancellation of elective surgeries and critique the lack of proactive measures by Health Canada to mitigate these shortages. Emphasis is placed on the need for a more robust supply system to ensure that critical drugs remain available during manufacturing disruptions.