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Shortage of medicines kills some US patients
Shortages of some 150 crucial medicines have killed at least four hospital patients, according to reports from a patient safety group.
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About 150 drugs are currently in shortage, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, including sedatives, cancer drugs, and pain medications. The shortage has been going on since the spring.
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