A shortage of the liquid form of Tamiflu that is used for children has created additional concern for parents as the official flu season gets underway.
Roche, the company that makes Tamiflu, tells Fox 5 there have been spot shortages of the antiviral drug for kids. The company is actively producing all forms of Tamiflu and is currently shipping out more of the liquid version.
In the meantime, solutions exist if you can't get your hands on the liquid form. Because of this shortage, many pharmacies across the country are now creating their own liquid Tamiflu. The process is called compounding. That is where a pharmacist mixes medications and other ingredients or flavors to fit the needs of a patient.
Roche and the FDA have given 100 percent approval to pharmacists in compounding Tamiflu. The FDA and CDC both say the compounded version is safe and effective.
The CDC is also helping parents make their own liquid form of the drug by letting them know how to mix the pediatric capsules.
Roche, the company that makes Tamiflu, tells Fox 5 there have been spot shortages of the antiviral drug for kids. The company is actively producing all forms of Tamiflu and is currently shipping out more of the liquid version.
In the meantime, solutions exist if you can't get your hands on the liquid form. Because of this shortage, many pharmacies across the country are now creating their own liquid Tamiflu. The process is called compounding. That is where a pharmacist mixes medications and other ingredients or flavors to fit the needs of a patient.
Roche and the FDA have given 100 percent approval to pharmacists in compounding Tamiflu. The FDA and CDC both say the compounded version is safe and effective.
The CDC is also helping parents make their own liquid form of the drug by letting them know how to mix the pediatric capsules.
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