Some U.S. hospitals begin to hold back prescribing Pitocin due to nationwide shortage
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on October 17, 2022
A drug shortage is impacting expectant mothers.There’s a nationwide shortage of oxytocin, also known by its brand name, Pitocin.The medication is critical for expectant mothers as it helps induce labor, control bleeding and can help with miscarriage recovery.Officials said this shortage is unique because there is no therapeutic alternative for oxytocin like there is with other medications.This shortage is now prompting hospitals to hold back on prescribing Pitocin except in cases where it's absolutely necessary.“We're in that window where organizations are trying to figure out how much supply they have on . . .
