"Urgent Warning: Drug Shortages Pose Life-Threatening Risks to US Patients"

Experts warn that the national shortage of over-the-counter and prescription drugs poses a serious threat to patients' lives and health, with more than 250 active pharmaceutical shortages reported. The overdependence on international suppliers, particularly from India and China, has been identified as a major cause of the shortages, raising concerns about national security and patient safety. Lack of U.S. supervision and transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain has led to quality issues, putting patients at risk and highlighting the need for congressional action to address the ongoing drug shortage crisis.