Thankful Winter December

Drug Shortages: A Major Threat to Price Increase The drug shortage problem in North America is severe and getting worse every year. You may have heard about the current drug shortages in the United States and how it has continued at crisis levels with no end in sight. What you may not know is that these shortages have become a major threat to public health. Severe and long-standing shortages of vital drugs have put patients at risk and caused doctors to scramble for alternative treatments. The situation has gotten so bad that the FDA has even set up an app to track the availability of key drugs. In recent years, the world has faced a severe shortage of medical saline. Saline is a vital component of many medical procedures, including dialysis and wound care. The shortage has led to rationing and increased prices for saline, as well as other medical supplies. The main cause of the shortage is a disruption in the supply chain. In addition, manufacturers have been unable to keep up with demand. The shortage has had a significant impact on patients and healthcare providers alike. In some cases, patients have been forced to go without treatment altogether. The saline shortage is a complex problem that requires a coordinated response from all stakeholders. The Problem with Drug Shortages Drug shortages have been a problem for years and the situation is not expected to improve anytime soon. In fact, research from McKinsey shows that between 2005-2010 there were an average of 200 drugs short every year but this increased steadily since 2018.