ASCM Insights

Serious Drug Shortages Call for More Supply Chain Visibility

Most people with regular prescriptions likely take for granted that medication refills will be ready at the pharmacy counter when expected. Similarly, if diagnosed with strep throat, an ear or sinus infection, or another common illness requiring antibiotics, it's assumed that we’ll be able to pick up the necessary medicine right away and get on the road to recovery. When these assumptions turn out to be incorrect, however, the situation can quickly move beyond minor frustration. The results can be life-threatening — and even a matter of national security.