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Why Generic Drugs Are Vanishing: The Hidden Crisis Behind Drug Shortages

Posted By Simon Woodhead    On 12 Jan 2026    Comments(2)
Why Generic Drugs Are Vanishing: The Hidden Crisis Behind Drug Shortages

Generic drugs make up 90% of prescriptions but only 20% of spending. Yet they’re vanishing due to broken economics, overseas production, and weak quality control. Here’s why shortages are getting worse.