US Faces Severe Drug Shortages Impacting Cancer Patients.

Drug shortages in the US are approaching record levels, causing delays in treatments for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Hospitals are struggling to find supplies of essential drugs, including chemotherapy, antibiotics, and even children's Tylenol. The White House and Congress are examining the underlying causes of the faltering generic drug market, which accounts for about 90% of domestic prescriptions. The American Cancer Society warns that delays caused by the shortages could result in worse outcomes for patients. The FDA is seeking authority from Congress to get additional information about the drug manufacturing and supply chain.