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Experts Warn: Drug Shortages Threaten 16 Million Americans

4/3/2025

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At the AMCP 2025 meeting in Houston, industry leaders confronted pressing issues in managed care, including alarming drug shortages and the closure of 2,700 pharmacies, which affects 16 million Americans. Experts called for bolstered domestic production and highlighted how tariffs are straining drug prices and accessibility, underscoring the fragility of the U.S. drug supply chain.

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At the AMCP 2025 meeting in Houston, industry leaders confronted pressing issues in managed care, including alarming drug shortages and the closure of 2,700 pharmacies, which affects 16 million Americans. Experts called for bolstered domestic production and highlighted how tariffs are straining drug prices and accessibility, underscoring the fragility of the U.S. drug supply chain.