Heidi Hafeken
A
thread 1/3
We're at the highest level of prescription drug shortages ever (300 wow). The reasons are various.

The one that gets no attention is how the machines used in manufacturing are used for more than one medication. After reaching the quota of medication the company has set/or FDA has set for the period
03:02 PM - May 02, 2024
Avatar Avatar Avatar
0
0
8
Heidi Hafeken
A
thread 2/3
The pharma manufacturer then must breakdown/clean/sanitize and ensure there's nothing in the machine to cross-contaminate the next formulation to go into production. There's a process and it needs to be documented. Avg time to accomplish this change over is a month. Of course having more machines
03:02 PM - May 02, 2024
0
4
Heidi Hafeken
A
thread 3/3
would help lessen shortages, but we're talking profit-making companies w/shareholders and executives who often receive large amts of stock. Those machines cost rather a lot. Besides, shortfalls are good for jacking up prices.
03:02 PM - May 02, 2024
0
5

 

{{ notificationModalContent }} {{ promptModalMessage }}