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The amoxicillin shortage continues to force pediatricians and families to scramble

By Nishant PandyaMay 8, 2023

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three boxes of amoxicillin on an empty shelf – first opinion coverage from STAT
Boxes of amoxicillin on an empty pharmacy shelf. VALENTINE CHAPUIS/AFP via Getty Images

“So, you don’t have it in liquid form?” I asked.

The answer, as usual, was no. I hung up the phone and sighed.

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“Playing the amoxicillin game?” my colleague asked.

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