www.123rf.comPuerto Rico’s economy was in distress before the island was slammed by hurricanes Irma and Marie, and it is struggling mightily now to recover. “Puerto Rico was a singular tragedy that challenges the FDA in unique ways.” And it affects all of us. About 8% of all medicines that Americans consume are produced in Puerto Rico. They are good, high-paying jobs that are crucial to supporting Puerto Rico’s middle class. Unless these manufacturing facilities recover and stay in Puerto Rico, the beating heart of the economy would be irreparably damaged.

Source: Forbes October 30, 2017 19:18 UTC