Tag: drug shortages

Impact of drug shortages on patient care: when drugs aren't available

Explore the severe impact of drug shortages on patient care, including increased medication errors, delayed surgeries, and rising costs. Learn why generic drugs are most affected and how hospitals are coping.

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

Two new congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages, but they’re stuck due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Here’s what’s in them, why they matter, and what’s blocking progress.