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Yep. :( We also see drug shortages because the lone manufacturer temporarily or permanently stops manufacturing. For example, there's an ongoing injectable est
by actuallyalys 10y ago
Yep. :(
We also see drug shortages because the lone manufacturer temporarily or permanently stops manufacturing. For example, there's an ongoing injectable estrogen shortage because the manufacturer has an issue sourcing a key ingredient [0] [1]. (Thankfully, other forms and dosages are not impacted.)
[0]: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/aug/13/estrogen-shortage-trans-women-impact https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/aug/13/estrog...
[1]: http://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2016/8/04/exclusive-theres-injectable-estrogen-shortage-thats-leaving-trans-women http://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2016/8/04/exclusive-theres...
- refurb 10y agoOne of the reasons for drug shortages is because it's just not profitable to produce the drugs when you roll in all the regulatory costs.