This blog is a way of sharing the information and resources that have helped me to recover my son Roo from an Autism Spectrum Disorder. What I have learned is to view our symptoms as the results of underlying biological cause, which can be identified and healed. I say "our symptoms" because I also have a neuro-immune disorder called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

And, of course, I am not a doctor (although I have been known to impersonate one while doing imaginative play with my son)- this is just our story and information that has been helpful or interesting to us. I hope it is helpful and interesting to you!


Monday, July 14, 2025

Shortages of Medications and Medical Products

 How hospitals are grappling with the IV fluid shortage wrought by Hurricane Helene

 ASHP Current Drug Shortages

ASHP Updates IV Fluid Shortage Resource; FDA Announces Compounding Flexibilities

Hurricane Helene: Baxter's manufacturing recovery in North Carolina

Below is information on the current (October 2018) IV Benadryl shortage:
ASHP update (10/22/2018) regarding the IV Benadryl shortage
For more specific and personal information about the shortage and how it affects patients see these posts from Lisa Klimas of the MastAttack blog and Cheyanne Perry of the Hospital Princess Vlog 

Below is information on the current (October 2018) epi pen shortage:
The Mastocytosis Society statements and updates

Extended Expiration Dates for Select Lots of EpiPen®0.3 mg Auto-Injectors and its Authorized Generic (from Mylan who is the distributor of the epi pen)
"On Aug. 21, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced to extend the expiration dates of specific lots of EpiPen 0.3 mg Auto-Injectors and its authorized generic version, after review of stability data. Patients should have confidence in using the products from these particular lots as Pfizer works to stabilize supply, which is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2018."

"Mylan, the distributor, is expediting shipments upon receipt from Pfizer and continues to encourage patients who are experiencing difficulty accessing product to call its Customer Relations team at 800-796-9526 for assistance in locating other pharmacies. To further assist patients during this period of limited supply, Mylan recently extended its Customer Relations hours to Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and Saturday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET."


 


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