Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant in North Carolina, FDA Assures No Drug Shortage
A powerful EF-3 tornado tore through a Pfizer plant in North Carolina, partially destroying the facility and leveling its roof. The tornado packed winds of up to 150 mph and caused significant damage, including tossing about 50,000 pallets of medicine. While experts fear potential long-term shortages, the FDA does not expect an immediate significant impact on drug supply. Pfizer employees and contractors were able to evacuate safely, and the company is taking steps to mitigate any potential shortages by seeking additional sources and asking other manufacturers to ramp up production.