Drug Shortages

Eli Lilly partners with Amazon Pharmacy to deliver GLP-1 drugs

March 15, 2024 - Amazon Pharmacy will now be filling prescriptions for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs — and other pharmaceuticals for obesity, diabetes, and migraines — requested through Eli Lilly’s LillyDirect platform, according to an announcement by Lilly on March 13, 2024. The pharmacy will join TruePill as one of the platform’s...

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FDA requests $7.2 billion from Biden’s 2025 fiscal year budget

by Veronica Salib

On March 11, 2024, the United States FDA issued a press release announcing its request for $7.2 billion from the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget, increasing its FY 2023 request by 7.4%...

Continuous Manufacturing Revolutionizes Pharmaceutical Production

by Alivia Kaylor

In the pharmaceutical sector, continuous manufacturing (CM) has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize the industry. As drugmakers seek to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure a resilient supply...

Digitizing the Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain Improves Resilience

by Veronica Salib

Throughout the past few years, global, national, and industry-specific changes have posed challenges to the biopharmaceutical supply chain. Disruptions and shortages have caused industry leaders and regulatory organizations to look for...

Biden Leverages DPA to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

by Veronica Salib

On Monday, November 27, 2023, the White House released a fact sheet from the Biden administration outlining plans to strengthen domestic supply chains, reduce consumer costs, and secure key supply...

US States, Cities Sue Insulin Makers Over Shortages, High Prices

by Alivia Kaylor

In recent weeks, a wave of lawsuits has emerged as more states and cities in the United States take legal action against insulin makers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). These lawsuits allege that...

Pediatric Amoxicillin Shortage Persists as Winter Approaches

by Veronica Salib

With October approaching, it has been nearly one year since the start of the amoxicillin shortage. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the deficiency was first identified...

Over 99% of US Hospital Pharmacists Reported Drug Shortages

by Veronica Salib

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) recently published statistics on ongoing drug shortages in the United States. The organization’s survey of hospital pharmacists revealed...

ADHD Medication Shortages Prompt Response from the FDA and DEA

by Veronica Salib

On August 1, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a public statement updating Americans on the ongoing shortages of prescription...

Pfizer Plant Damage May Cause Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Shortages

by Veronica Salib

A Tornado in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, caused significant damage to a Pfizer manufacturing plant. Experts predict that medication and pharmaceutical supply chain shortages are imminent. The company...

Cipla Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol Voluntarily Recalled

by Veronica Salib

On July 6, 2023, Cipla US recalled six batches of its albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, 90 mcg (200 MI). According to the release published by the FDA on July 7, 2023, the company cited a container...

FDA Turns to China for Chemotherapy Drug Imports Amidst Shortage

by Veronica Salib

In a statement issued on May 24, 2023, Qilu Pharmaceutical Co, a Chinese pharmaceutical company, will export cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug, to the United States. Amidst shortages that began in early...

Syphilis Rates Continue to Rise as Penicillin Availability Falls

by Veronica Salib

In April, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) announced a shortage of injectable penicillin, penicillin G benzathine, adding to the never-ending list of medications with supply chain...

Nearly 1 Million Deaths Annually Are Linked to Antimicrobial Resistance

by Veronica Salib

A recent report from the World Animal Protection (WAP) revealed that almost one million human deaths globally are linked to antibiotic resistance each year, primarily driven by antimicrobial use in...

Drug Shortages: A Growing Concern for the Healthcare Industry Worldwide

by Alivia Kaylor

Drug shortages have become a growing concern for the healthcare industry worldwide as patients are left without essential medications, and healthcare providers struggle to find alternative treatments. The problem has been rising for...

Greater Pharmacist Role Improves Pharma Supply Chain Management

by Veronica Salib

The pharmaceutical supply chain is a critical component of the medical industry, detailing how prescription medicines are manufactured and delivered to patients. The supply chain and its features are complex, requiring many key players to...

Liquid Albuterol Shortages Exacerbated by Supply Chain Issues

by Veronica Salib

Last month, WAND reported that Akorn Pharmaceuticals, a major domestic manufacturer of liquid albuterol, was shutting down. This closure — which followed 2020 reports that the company filed for...

Finding Solutions for Drug Shortages: Short and Long-Term Management

by Veronica Salib

The healthcare industry has experienced more shortages in the past few years than ever. In addition to prescription drug shortages, the sector has seen shortages in contrast dye and helium, impacting imaging, animal test subjects for...

Navigating Cold and Flu Medication Shortages

by Veronica Salib

In recent months, patients, parents, and providers have become increasingly aware of the rise in viral infection rates. With the tripledemic — including COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus...

Adderall Withdrawal Exacerbated by Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Issues

by Veronica Salib

On October 12, 2022, the FDA announced a shortage of Adderall and Adderall IR. These shortages have exacerbated withdrawal symptoms and left patients struggling to manage their ADHD by rationing their medication. Understanding how...

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