Reported about 1 year ago
Erin Fox reports record-high drug shortages, with total active shortages reaching 323 at the University of Utah Drug Information Service. Despite positive developments, shortages continue due to root causes like limited manufacturers and FDA-inspection disruptions during COVID. Commonly affected are generic injectable hospital drugs or older, low-cost medicines, leading to delays in production and potential treatment changes for patients. Congress has also shown interest in addressing shortages through policy and legislative actions.
Source: YAHOO