"Tornado Threatens Hospital Drug Supplies at Pfizer Factory"
A tornado that struck a Pfizer factory in North Carolina has raised concerns about the vulnerabilities of the drug supply chain. The facility produces numerous hospital drugs, causing panic among hospitals and prompting a rush to stock up on medications. While Pfizer has not disclosed the exact products affected, records indicate that the site manufactures painkillers, anesthetics, naloxone, and vitamin K, among others. The FDA assures that there are substitutes or enough stock in other Pfizer warehouses to minimize disruptions, but a few "backbone" therapies may be affected. The company has limited hoarding and expects the ripple effects to last a few months. The incident highlights the risks climate change poses to drug factories and emphasizes the need for redundancy in the supply chain.