It takes a long time to move production facilities. Even if the original company decides to move production to another facility, it can take 6-12 months to run

It takes a long time to move production facilities. Even if the original company decides to move production to another facility, it can take 6-12 months to run test batches, tests and submit it all to the FDA for approval. I’m not sure drug companies need much incentive to not have supply issues. That’s lost sales. If you dig into the actual causes it’s usually because of DEA limits (Adderal) or massive off-label use (Wegovy) or the fact that the drug is generic and the margins as so small nobody is all that interested in selling it.