2024年,由于非专利药物价格低,美国药物短缺高峰期为323种关键药物。 2024 drug shortages peak at 323 critical medications in the US due to low generic drug prices.
美国的处方药物短缺仍然是一个重大问题,影响到300多种关键药物,包括化疗药物。 Prescription drug shortages in the US remain a significant issue, affecting over 300 critical medications, including chemotherapy drugs. 2024年初,短缺达到峰值323次。 In early 2024, shortages peaked at 323. 造成这一危机的因素包括非专利药品价格低,使制造商不愿投资于生产基础设施。 Factors contributing to this crisis include low prices for generic drugs, which discourage manufacturers from investing in production infrastructure. 白宫正在采取步骤解决短缺问题,但选举年的立法进展不确定。 The White House is taking steps to address the shortages, but legislative progress is uncertain amid the election year.