This paper addresses the current drug shortage, and examines the ethics framework for dealing with drug shortages developed by our organization. That three-step allocation process and framework was published previously in this journal. Specifically, this paper offers a rationale and justification for the framework’s second step, which involves a triage process aimed to ensure that the available drug supply is utilized effectively and ethically.
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