Tag: drug shortages

Congressional Bills Aim to Tackle Drug and Healthcare Provider Shortages in 2026

Two congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare worker shortages, but both are stuck due to the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. Here's what's in them, why they're stalled, and what it means for patients.

Natural Disasters and Drug Shortages: How Climate Change Is Breaking the Medicine Supply Chain

Climate disasters like hurricanes are crippling the U.S. drug supply chain, causing life-threatening shortages of essential medicines like IV fluids and insulin. Here’s how it’s happening-and what needs to change.