Strep throat is more prevalent this year, and amoxicillin manufacturers didn't make enough of the antibiotic to go around.
Invasive strep means that instead of the bacteria staying in the throat, it spreads to other parts of the body, Rivers says. The bacteria can get into the bloodstream or cause a rash on the skin, for instance.
The Food and Drug Administration added amoxicillin products to its list of drug shortages in October of last year and some still aren't available. The shortage is affecting multiple generic brands, like Sandoz and Teva, but not every amoxicillin product or strength they make., a national expert on drug shortages at the University of Utah, says a really popular strength of amoxicillin – 400 mg/5mL – isn't always available, but pharmacists have other options.
She says parents may need to call around if their pharmacy doesn't have what they need. But since amoxicillin isn't a controlled substance, pharmacists should be able to get and share information on which other pharmacies have it in stock.The shortage appears to be caused by a demand issue rather than a quality issue. In other words, there are more people who need the drug than what's available.
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