How to Help Prevent Flu and RSV? You Might Not Like the Answer.
Wall Street JournalAPR 3 2023
The Food and Drug Administration has made it clear that there is no systemic shortage of Tamiflu in the country — what we are seeing are temporary shortages brought on by a sudden surge in demand. Tapping into the Strategic National Stockpile helps to ensure that supply remains abundant. Americans have no need to worry about a serious and protracted shortage.
The supply chain for pharmaceuticals in the US is built on a foundation of sand. While drug stockpiles are good short-term solutions, America has systematic problems with drug supply that are only compounding in frequency and severity. The economics of drug manufacturing, shutdowns, and other issues have contributed to this problem for years. The recent shortages have just revealed the extent of it to the public. The current Tamiflu release is only a band-aid solution.