America is in the grips of a catastrophic prescription drug crisis, endangering countless lives. Vital medications are vanishing from shelves, leaving patients in peril and delaying critical treatments. Generic drugs, which make up the majority of prescriptions, are bearing the brunt of this unprecedented shortage. From painkillers to cancer therapies, no medication is spared. Hospitals nationwide are forced to constantly assess the availability of drugs, with some shortages lasting up to 15 years. Lives are at stake, as cancer patients face deadly delays and limited alternatives. The causes are complex, from skyrocketing demand to disruptions in the global supply chain. Our healthcare system is broken, and urgent action is needed.
