HLS Presents a Complimentary Teleconference, “Drug Shortages: A Closer Look at a Growing Public Health Concern”
The ABA Health Law Section’s Public Health and Policy Interest Group presents, “Drug Shortages: A Closer Look at a Growing Public Health Concern.” This members-only podcast features Professor Erin R. Fox, Manager of the Drug Information Service, University of Utah; Dr. Grant M. Greenberg, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Health System and Dr. Peter Lurie, Senior Advisor, Office of the Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Our moderator will be Dr. Deirdre Golden, MD, JD, Adjunct Professor, The University of Michigan School of Public Health and Vice-Chair of the ABA Health Law Section’s Public Health Interest Group. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Simeon Carson, Associate Director, at simeon.carson@americanbar.org.
Materials for the Teleconference
About the Program
In recent years, hospital and health care professionals have increasingly reported nationwide shortages of prescription drugs, including those that are life-saving and life-sustaining. Drug shortages directly threaten public health by preventing patients from accessing medications that are essential to their care. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – an agency responsible for overseeing the safety and effectiveness of drugs marketed in the United States – has recognized the significant public health consequences that can result from drug shortages. According to the FDA, a record number of drugs were in short supply in recent years. Our experienced and diverse expert panel will provide attendees coverage on the following subjects:
- Overview of current class-wide shortages in the industry
- Underlying factors associated with the shortages
- Methods available to track these shortages
- Describing proactive ways to deal with current shortages
- Keys to developing solid polices and plans to avoid future shortage
- Related legal concerns and/or issues.
About the Panel
Our speakers, Professor Erin R. Fox, Manager of the Drug Information Service, University of Utah; Dr. Grant M. Greenberg, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Health System and Dr. Peter Lurie, Senior Advisor, Office of the Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Our moderator will be Dr. Deirdre Golden, Adjunct Professor, The University of Michigan School of Public Health and Vice-Chair of the ABA Health Law Section’s Public Health Interest Group.
OUR EXPERT PANELISTS
- Moderator: Deirdre Golden, MD, JD, MS, JD, LLM, Adjunct Professor, The University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Peter Lurie, MD, MPH, Senior Advisor, Office of the Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD.
- Erin R. Fox, PharmD, Manager, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
- Grant M. Greenberg, MD, MHSA, MA, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Medical Director, Chelsea Health Center, University of Michigan Health System, Chelsea, MI.
