Tag: drug shortages

March 30, 2026

International Supply Chains: Dependence on Foreign Manufacturing and Drug Shortages

Global reliance on foreign manufacturing creates risks for drug availability. Learn how supply chain shifts, nearshoring, and AI are mitigating shortages in 2026.

January 21, 2026

Rationing Medications: How Ethical Decisions Are Made During Drug Shortages

When life-saving drugs run out, who gets them? This article explains how ethical rationing works during drug shortages, what frameworks hospitals use, why inequality persists, and what patients and providers can do to demand fairness.

January 9, 2026

Congressional Bills Aim to Fix Drug and Healthcare Provider Shortages in 2026

Congress is considering two bills to tackle growing drug and healthcare provider shortages, but a historic government shutdown has stalled progress. Learn what’s in the proposed laws and why they’re stuck.

December 30, 2025

Preventive Measures for Building Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Drug shortages are rising due to fragile global supply chains. Learn how pharmaceutical companies are building resilience through dual sourcing, strategic stockpiles, modern manufacturing, and AI to prevent future crises.