Enlarge this image Winston Hall, 9, needs growth hormone to manage symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic condition. A shortage of the…
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How rock-bottom prices drive shortages of generic drugs used in hospitals
by Sydney Lupkin December 28, 2023Enlarge this image The former Akorn pharmaceutical plant in Decatur, Ill., that made a wide range of generic drugs used in hospitals…
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Enlarge this image A tornado damaged a Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in Rocky Mount, N.C., in July. The facility makes almost 25% of…
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The hospital ran out of her child’s cancer drug. Now she’s fighting to end shortages
by Yuki Noguchi October 23, 2023Enlarge this image Angels for Change founder Laura Bray took on the problem of drug shortages when the hospital ran out of…
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Tornado damage to Pfizer factory highlights vulnerabilities of drug supply
by Sydney Lupkin July 27, 2023Enlarge this image An aerial view shows damage to a Pfizer pharmaceutical factory in Rocky Mount, N.C., from a tornado that struck…
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Some cancer drugs are in short supply, putting patients’ care at risk. Here’s why
by Yuki Noguchi June 15, 2023Enlarge this image Toni Dezomits’ advanced ovarian cancer responded well to earlier rounds of chemo, but this spring, her doctors told her…
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Families scramble to find growth hormone drug as shortage drags on
by Sydney Lupkin May 15, 2023Enlarge this image Norditropin, a growth hormone from Novo Nordisk, remains in short supply, frustrating parents. Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption…
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Strep is bad right now — an antibiotic shortage is making it worse
by Sydney Lupkin April 10, 2023Enlarge this image Some Amoxicillin products are hard to find on pharmacy shelves as a nationwide shortage continues. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images hide…
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