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How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Made Medication Shortages Worse

How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Made Medication Shortages Worse

Jan, 31 2026

The 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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