Dr. Amy Small with Carolina Pharmacy said “We’ve never had this many medications at one time be so difficult to source. Our major wholesaler is limiting supplies and it’s been a real struggle.” Small said high demand and lack of ingredients are two reasons for the medication shortages.

Small said Carolina Pharmacy is working with smaller wholesalers to find the drugs. However, that means paying a higher price than they usually do with “major wholesalers.” Small said the pharmacy is taking on the cost and not raising prices for customers.