Canada's physicians are being asked to discourage patients from hoarding or stockpiling
drugs because of fears related to potential Y2K problems." Any hoarding or stockpiling could …

Relates that physicians in Canada are being asked to warn patients not to stockpile drugs
and medication due to concern over the year 2000 (Y2K) date conversion. The creation of …

Abstract" Everybody is very conscious of the pressures that may accrue from people
unnecessary over-ordering, particularly as we get into the last quarter of the year," admitted …

As the Year 2000 approaches, the hype over potential technical problems has many people
worried about supplies of essential medications. Stockpiling or hoarding prescription or OTC …

Pharmacists, health organizations map plans to ensure systems, supplies are ready for Y2K
Pharmacists, health organizations map plans to ensure systems, supplies are ready for Y2K …

Adequate drug supply for 2000 expected; hoarding discouraged message to the public,
agency representatives said in a March meeting attended by ASHP staff. ASHP, along with …

The President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion offers a list of resources for small
organizations, including health care organizations. See www. y2k. gov/new/0922doc3 …

The Arizona Pharmacy Association is urging patients not to stockpile medications because
the industry is well prepared to meet any challenges that may arise as a result of computer …

Pharmacists who think they have another 18 months to get their computer systems ready to
handle the new century are in for an unpleasant surprise next New Year's Day, warned two …

A 2010 CPhA survey of pharmacists revealed that 81% had trouble finding medications to fill
a prescription during their last shift, while 94% had problems locating at least one drug in the …