Pharmacy Corner
RESOURCES FOR PHARMACY

2/12/2010

APP Pharmaceuticals Launches Drug Shortage Hotline

As healthcare professionals face unprecedented drug shortages APP Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of the APP Drug Hotline on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. The APP Drug Hotline has been established to assist healthcare professionals with critical drug shortage issues.

Staffed by an experienced Customer Service team, the APP Drug Hotline will be responding to inquires from healthcare professionals seeking information on whether APP's product portfolio can augment the supply of specific drugs currently on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) drug shortage lists. APP Drug Hotline staff will provide callers with an enhanced customer service experience, which includes real-time information on APP's available supply of specific drugs currently on drug shortage, details on upcoming APP product releases, as well as help callers track their APP orders.

"Throughout the years, APP Pharmaceuticals has demonstrated that it can meet the challenges of critical drug shortages, and we are acutely aware of the pressure that healthcare professionals are under when a needed drug is unavailable. We have worked collaboratively with the FDA to alleviate shortages for many products ranging from acyclovir to heparin and most recently propofol," said John Ducker, President and CEO, APP Pharmaceuticals. "Responsiveness is APP's commitment to healthcare professionals and we understand the importance of product supply meeting patient demand."

Healthcare professionals looking to learn more about how APP can help with their drug shortage needs can reach the APP Drug Hotline at (888) 386-1300, option 6. The APP Drug Hotline is available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CST).

Information on current inventory and product availability is also accessible on the company's Web site, www.APPpharma.com, by clicking on Drug Shortage Solutions.

About APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a fully-integrated pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets injectable pharmaceutical products with a primary focus on the oncology, anti-infective, anesthetic/analgesic and critical care markets. The company offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios used in hospitals, long-term care facilities, alternate care sites and clinics within North America and manufactures a comprehensive range of dosage formulations. Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi AG, acquired APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 10, 2008. For more information about APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., please visit the company's Web site at www.APPpharma.com.