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Why do hospitals keep running out of generic drugs?

Oct 25, 2024 · 26m
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  • Hospitals experience persistent shortages of cheap, common generic drugs like dextrose and saline despite their simplicity to manufacture.
  • The shortage pattern reveals vulnerabilities in how generic drugs are manufactured, purchased, and sold within the healthcare market.
  • Without proper market oversight and care, these essential drug markets fail to function reliably despite their apparently straightforward supply chains.

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