Supply chain issues impacting pharmacies: What to know
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The Federal Reserve reported Wednesday that many parts of the country were hit by supply chain disruptions and labor shortages in November.
While these problems have continued into December – with price increases reported to be widespread across the U.S. economy – empty shelves aren’t the only issue for Americans.
Pharmacies are reportedly running out of important prescription medications, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows there are about 111 drugs on backorder – including heart medications, antibiotics and cancer drugs.
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The agency said on its website that it “continues to take steps to monitor the supply chain.”
“The Drug Shortage Staff within the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has asked manufacturers to evaluate their entire supply chain, including active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished dose forms and
