Yes, George, Merck has notified all their clients that there is now a shortage of BCG and that it may extend as long as October. Unfortunately, they are the only suppliers of this product and since it is a biological entity it is not trivial to manufacture.
Our understanding is that Merck is allotting their supplies somehow based on past purchases. You should ask your urologist to get you on a waiting list so that you can get some as soon as it becomes available.
Sara Anne
Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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