Barbados Drug Service Addresses Humulin 70/30 Shortage Amid International Manufacturing Challenges
April 16, 2024
Barbados Drug Service's Delores Mascoll addresses local medication shortage concerns, emphasizing ample supply of insulin types despite international manufacturing challenges. Patients, including diabetics, are advised against panicking amidst shortages.
International manufacturing challenges are contributing to a local medication shortage.
However, acting director of the Barbados Drug Service, Delores Mascoll, is urging patients, especially diabetics, not to panic.
While there is a scarce supply of Humulin 70/30 on island, there is no shortage of any therapeutic class of insulin on the Barbados National Drug Formulary, she maintained.
“Right now we are experiencing some serious challenges with drug shortages. Many of these challenges aren’t just with generic products, but quite a few of them are with branded products and this is not normal.
