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by actuallyalys 3585 days ago
Yep. :(

We also see drug shortages because the lone manufacturer temporarily or permanently stops manufacturing. For example, there's an ongoing injectable estrogen shortage because the manufacturer has an issue sourcing a key ingredient [0] [1]. (Thankfully, other forms and dosages are not impacted.)

[0]: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/aug/13/estrog...

[1]: http://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2016/8/04/exclusive-theres...

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One of the reasons for drug shortages is because it's just not profitable to produce the drugs when you roll in all the regulatory costs.