Big Pharma's Supply Chain Is CRUMBLING As Drug Shortages Reach Decade High

 Big Pharma's supply chain is CRUMBLING as drug shortages reach decade high.

The United States Pharmacopeia, an independent, science-based nonprofit, released its first annual Drug Shortage Report showing that drug shortages are currently at the highest level in a decade with 2023 marking the worst year yet.

Over the past 10 years, the number of drug shortages has increased dramatically, the report explains, with 125 active drug shortages monitored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at the end of 2023.

"According to our analysis, over a quarter of drugs in shortage were new drug shortages in 2023.".

One in four drug shortages lasted more than five years while six drugs, including epinephrine injections for serious allergic reactions, has been in low supply for a decade.

More than half of all new drug shortages involve injectable generic medications.

Most of the drugs currently in short supply cost less than $5 with 66 percent of solid oral medications in short supply costing less than $2 to make. 

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