There is currently a drug shortage of Penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin L-A®) listed on the FDA’s drug shortage webpage. The limited supply is primarily due to increased demand, and we are also aware that Penicillin G procaine has been discontinued by the manufacturer. To ensure the appropriate use of the available inventory ...
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Treatments
As of January 1, 2019, Hawaii State Medicaid (MedQUEST) has removed requirements on fibrosis and sobriety in its guidance for hepatitis C medications. This is in alignment with recommendations from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and it will provide more people access to life-saving treatment. We will continue to work with ...
Read More Hep Treatment Access Expanded!