Tag: drug shortages

How the U.S. Government Is Responding to Drug Shortages: Federal Actions in 2026

The U.S. government is using stockpiles of raw drug ingredients and new AI tools to fight drug shortages, but critics say these measures don't fix the broken system behind them. Hospitals are overwhelmed, patients are skipping doses, and funding cuts are making it worse.

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Pricing Pressure and Shortages: How Manufacturer Financial Strain Is Causing Drug Shortages in 2025

Pricing pressure and rising production costs are forcing generic drug manufacturers to cut back or stop making essential medications, leading to widespread shortages in 2025. Here’s how financial strain is breaking the drug supply chain.

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