Liquid amoxicillin has been in a shortage for almost a year, and as the colder months bring a rise in common childhood infections—like strep throat and ear infections—parents may have to find ...

Doctors say amoxicillin tablets and capsules can be converted into a liquid form, or other antibiotics can be prescribed, so the shortage shouldn’t affect care.

Parents across the US are beginning to face the struggles of a second winter without enough amoxicillin, the most prescribed antibiotic in the country. Liquid formulations of the drug — first ...

Last week, when mom of three Kate Brown, 43, was told her local Walgreens and neighboring pharmacies were out of liquid amoxicillin — it was hard to swallow. Both her 10-year-old, Lydia, and 2 ...

The shortage of this liquid antibiotic, which is often the first-choice treatment for children’s ear infections and other problems, is expected to last several months.View Entire Post › ...

Health systems such as hospitals are also experiencing shortages of liquid forms of amoxicillin, according to Vizient, which negotiates drug contracts for more than 60% of the nation's health systems.

Parents across the US are beginning to face the struggles of a second winter without enough amoxicillin, the most prescribed antibiotic in the country. Liquid formulations of the drug — first ...