The coronavirus outbreak is sparking concern about potential shortages of prescription drugs. That's because the vast majority of active ingredients in medicines dispensed in the U.S. are made in factories overseas, many in China.
So far, the serious supply disruptions many have feared haven't come to pass. Many facilities are back online after production interruptions related to the coronavirus response. Others say they were far enough from the epicenter of the outbreak in Wuhan to continue working immediately after theStill, even facilities that are almost back to normal are anticipating a second wave of setbacks.
Some projects had no interruptions, and others were delayed about four weeks, she says. That kind of delay usually isn't enough to prompt a shortage. Many manufacturers are taking extra precautions to avoid the virus. Some people tell NPR they're required to eat meals alone, wear masks to work, and have their temperatures checked once a day or more. They also avoid gatherings like meetings.Gary Ye, of Tianyu Pharmaceuticals, says his facility couldn't start back up until the last week in February because there were more than 100 coronavirus cases in his city, Taizhou, on Feb. 10.
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