2025 Drug Shortage Guardian Award Honors Federal Heroes Who Saved Lives During IV Fluid Crisis
Agencies recognized by patient advocacy organization, Angels for Change, for swift action and lifesaving logistics following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Angels for Change (A4C) announces the pilot launch of Project GOLD (Generic Oncology Lifesaving Drugs), a new resiliency program that establishes an onshore buffer supply of six essential medications that are used to treat cancer. Project GOLD was created to offer physicians and patients stability of care during a shortage through emergency supply at leading distributors and manufacturers. A4C is participating with founding pilot members, pharmaceutical wholesalers Cencora and McKesson, and pharmaceutical and medtech manufacturer Fresenius Kabi.
Angels for Change (A4C) announces its 2024 Change Maker of the Year Award , Lindsey Thomas, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Fresenius Kabi USA. Lindsey was recognized for her exceptional leadership, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to patient care, particularly in addressing the critical chemotherapy drug shortages during 2023 and 2024.
Tampa, Florida– [September 8, 2022] –Angels for Change has announced the next ten essential medicines to be protected from shortage by Project PROTECT. The news comes on National Essential Medicine Shortage Awareness Day, observed on September 8, which is an opportunity to raise awareness of shortages of our most essential medicines.
TAMPA, FL. – July 14th, 2022 Angels for Change, a global nonprofit on a mission to end drug shortages, is now positioned for long-term growth and success thanks to a grant awarded from the McKesson Foundation. Angels for Change will use the grant to expand its staff, lease office space, support education programs and help cover general operating costs.
The #EndDrugShortages Alliance is a new group of stakeholders from across the industry who have come together to put an end to drug shortages. This issue impacts patient care— all too often it’s life-saving care. Angels for Change is proud to be a part of the #EndDrugShortages Alliance and announce that our founder, Laura Bray, is a member of the Board of Directors. Read about the EDSA here.
