Republican lawmakers are raising concerns that companies may face environmental barriers to manufacturing more pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients in the US, as the idea of onshoring gains popularity as an option for relieving generic drug shortages.
Environmental Regulations May Create Barriers To Onshoring More Rx Manufacturing
The House Ways and Means Committee may take more of a kitchen sink approach to addressing drug shortages than other congressional committees that have been primarily focused on paying for quality. Hearing witnesses said Congress must follow through on funding incentives for US onshoring.

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