Outsourcing Facilities Need More Regulatory Transparency From FDA To Compound Drugs In Shortage

Greater clarity on which drugs outsourcing facilities can compound from bulk ingredients and what good manufacturing practice requirements they will have to meet would go a long way toward enabling them to help prevent and resolve drug shortages, Pew report says. Another factor to consider: whether any loosening of restrictions during the pandemic will continue afterward.

Two pharmacists checking inventory at hospital pharmacy. Hospital staff stocktaking in drugstore.
Report Cites Reasons Why Outsourcing Facilities Not Compounding Drugs In Shortage • Source: Shutterstock

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