Chemotherapy Drug Shortages in the U.S. — The Recurring Nightmare
Cancer drug shortages are almost uniquely associated with generic drugs (small profit margins) and rarely with patented drugs (large profit margins). They are common in the U.S., but uncommon in Europe and elsewhere, where generic drug prices are on average higher than in the U.S. This suggests the main cause of drug shortages is economic.
Hagop M. Kantarjian, Vivian Ho March 13, 2014
