How Manufacturers Need To Shore Up Fragile Supply Chains To Prevent Antibiotics Shortages

The potential of an impending “apocalypse” of antibiotic drug shortages means that the pharmaceutical industry should pay careful attention to managing fragile supply chains for these drugs. A report details how manufacturers can manage these supply chains to avert potential shortages.

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Pharmaceutical companies that manufacture antibiotics should forecast demand, purchase from multiple suppliers and audit their suppliers to help avert antibiotic drug shortages, according to a recent report.

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