Tag: drug shortages
Congressional Bills Aim to Tackle Rising Drug and Healthcare Provider Shortages
Two new congressional bills aim to fix America's worsening drug and healthcare provider shortages, but a historic government shutdown has stalled progress. Here's what's in the legislation - and why it might be too late.
How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Left Lasting Gaps in Care
COVID-19 caused widespread drug shortages and a surge in fatal overdoses as supply chains broke down and illicit drugs became more dangerous. This is how the pandemic changed access to medicine-and why the crisis isn't over.