# Medication Shortages Hit Chronic Patients Hard | Ottawa News

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Podcast: [Ottawa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255)
Published: 2026-07-18T16:19:06+00:00
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When critical medications vanish, chronic illness becomes a daily gamble. Laurie Proulx, battling juvenile rheumatoid arthritis for 25 years, faced a terrifying reality when her life-saving drug went out of stock—forcing her to switch to painful injections just to survive. When it returned, it came with Arabic lettering, adding another layer of anxiety. Compounding pharmacies are stepping in to fill the void, but pharmacists are overwhelmed, spending hours tracking down alternatives. While some provinces let pharmacists suggest substitutes, Ontario and Manitoba lag behind, leaving patients like Laurie in limbo. Advocates are demanding change—because without it, the next shortage could be deadly. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f917fc0080d44598

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