to both disseminate information regarding potential shortages and ascertain how to best access or share finite resources in times of low inventories. Given AGA management is chronic and abrupt cessation of therapy can have detrimental effects on treatment course, there must be a consensus on how to address supply scarcities to prevent interruptions of patient care.
DISCLOSURES
The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCE
Adam Friedman MD FAAD ajfriedman@mfa.gwu.edu
