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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientist tests the efficacy of a generic drug. (Credit: FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth)

FreightWaves Staff Friday, April 9, 2021

Pandemic builds momentum for tackling drug shortages

Drug shortages have plagued the U.S. for years, but the scarcity of certain drugs during the pandemic energized some experts to renew efforts to address the problem.

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientist evaluates beads used for coating a controlled-release generic drug. (Credit: FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth)

FreightWaves Staff Thursday, April 8, 2021

Medically Necessary: Shoring up the pharmaceutical supply chain

Drug shortages have plagued the U.S. for years, but the scarcity of certain drugs during the pandemic energized some experts to renew efforts to address the problem.