Tag: drug shortages
How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Made Medication Shortages Worse
Jan, 31 2026The COVID-19 pandemic caused severe drug shortages and made illicit drugs deadlier, exposing deep flaws in healthcare and supply systems. Millions faced access issues, while overdose deaths soared.
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International Supply Chains: How Dependence on Foreign Manufacturing Causes Drug Shortages
Nov, 21 2025Dependence on foreign manufacturing for drugs has led to widespread shortages. With 90% of active ingredients coming from China and India, even small disruptions can cut off life-saving medications. Here’s how the system works-and how to fix it.
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