While no standardized process is ever perfect, the US supply chain continues to operate under acute pressure causing an already imperfect drug development process to somehow worsen. Impact of the current supply chainWith the supply chain being as large as it is and responsible for the success of the entire healthcare system, one wrinkle in the processes creates a ripple effect, impacting each aspect of the chain. Current problems in the supply chain began with manufacturers as they tried to cope with inflation, rising supply costs, and the pressure of keeping their market prices low. Of these drugs, 15 of them are cancer specific medications4–some being cisplatin, carboplatin, and methotrexate–which are crucial in cancer treatment. Future of the US drug industryWith the launch of this new initiative, the outlook becomes positive for all parties of the US supply chain.

Source: CNN May 10, 2024 10:10 UTC