No drugs at any price?
Geoffrey Joyce, PhD, believes the escalating drug shortage problem illustrates a major shortcoming of capitalism. He says the problem boils down to the nature of the pharmaceutical industry and how differently the markets for brand and generic drugs operate. Current shortages include widely known drugs such as the antibiotic amoxicillin; the heart medicine digoxin; the anesthetic lidocaine; and the medicine albuterol and some chemotherapy drugs.
Source: The Conversation, July 20, 2023. Link. YouTube video. Link. (5:54)
INSIGHTS: This article is a must-read for animal health pros since animal health drug availability often follows the trends in human pharma. Dependable inventory supplies and consistent quality remain a priority for animal health pros who are frequently dependent on just-in-time replenishment.