PBS NewsHour

Drug Shortages Force Tough Choices for Patients, Doctors

Clip: 08/29/2011 | 8m 38s

More than 180 critical generic drugs are in short supply across the United States. Betty Ann Bowser reports on how shortfalls of key medications are creating problems for doctors and patients alike.

Aired: 08/29/11

Rating: NR

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