Tag: global drug production

International Supply Chains: How Foreign Manufacturing Dependence Is Causing Drug Shortages

International Supply Chains: How Foreign Manufacturing Dependence Is Causing Drug Shortages

Dependence on foreign manufacturing for pharmaceutical ingredients is causing widespread drug shortages. With over 80% of active ingredients coming from just a few countries, disruptions in China or India directly impact patient access to life-saving medications.

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