Leslie Herron, a pharmacist and the owner of Sumpter Pharmacy in Adel, is compounding acetaminophen to fight Tylenol shortages. The FDA defines compounding as the process of combining, mixing or altering ingredients to create medication for an individual patient. People see pharmacists for this process.
“The reason why there’s a shortage for children is because there’s a shortage of liquid of the Tylenol and Ibuprofen,” Ms. Herron said in the report.
Her pharmacy, like many nationwide, has been out of stock for six weeks. Compounding medicine allows her to provide sick children with medication.
“Before Christmas break, we were having 10-12 rapid strep tests be positive a day,” Ms. Herron said in the report.
Her pharmacy is treating people on site for flu, strep threat and other ailments because its wait time is shorter than for urgent care of other healthcare facilities, she said.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
