Thursday, Feb 09 2012 06:20 PM
The prescription drug shortage examined on Californian Radio
By The Bakersfield Californian
Executive Editor John Arthur is the host on "Californian Radio" today.
Arthur's guest will be Californian reporter Kellie Schmitt who will discuss the national shortage of prescription drugs and how it is affecting patients in Kern County.
Problems are particularly acute for cancer patients who need drugs for which there are no substitutes.
The show airs from 9 to 10 a.m. on KERN radio 1180 AM. To call in with a question or comment, dial 842-KERN.
To listen to archived shows, visit www.bakersfield.com/CalifornianRadio.
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