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https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-faces-massive-shortage-of-prescription-drugs

Record drug shortages across the United States are delaying
potentially lifesaving treatments for thousands of patients
around the country.

Congress and the White House are scrambling to address a
shortfall in prescription drugs — everything from painkillers
to cancer treatments.

“Hospitals all across the country, on a regular basis –sometimes
weekly — have to review which drugs are in short supply or not
available that week.” Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) said in an
interview with MSNBC.

. . .

"Oh, let the CHINESE make it all ! We'll save
money ! What could possibly happen ? "

Another big chunk of the med supplies come from India,
which has become MUCH closer to Putin of late ...

Some - usually "brand name" (read EXPENSIVE) - factories
are in the USA. Problem is that they can't ramp up quick
enough to offset shortages from Asia. Most insurance plans
won't cover non-generics worth a damn either.

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