Wondering What your Thoughts Are

[Bengel]

It was brought up in the closed thread on corona virus about concerns as to prescription drugs and ingredients. Reading a little more on the subject it seems it is not a new concern and I was wondering your thoughts, whether you take some, or many meds, it also could impact the OTC pain relievers. And we can only surmise what else.
For further consideration:

Coronavirus Spurs U.S. Efforts to End China’s Chokehold on Drugs - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/business/economy/coronavirus-china-trump-drugs.html


Skeptical Cardiologist: Where Are My Generic Meds Made? - https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/fdageneral/74513

Pharmacists quietly panicking over looming respiratory drug shortage

As face masks, hand sanitizers and rubber gloves fly off store shelves, pharmacists are quietly fretting over a looming shortage of vital prescription medications. On Thursday pharmaceutical manufa…

nypost.com

 

[Chasing Embers]

Haven't taken any medication OCT or prescription since the '90s so I haven't given it much thought.

 

[mso489]

The U.S. has farmed out way too much manufacturing to take advantage of lower labor costs and lower living standards elsewhere. Pharmaceuticals made abroad really leave us vulnerable. Some folks get by with one or two or none at all, but those with a health problem or two can get up to a dozen or more prescription meds to keep living a life. One hopes a primary care doctor with enough pharmacological knowledge can track multiple drugs and make sure that everything is working in a good direction, since sometimes they are not.

 

[Bengel]

The U.S. has farmed out way too much manufacturing to take advantage of lower labor costs and lower living standards elsewhere. Pharmaceuticals made abroad really leave us vulnerable. Some folks get by with one or two or none at all, but those with a health problem or two can get up to a dozen or more prescription meds to keep living a life. One hopes a primary care doctor with enough pharmacological knowledge can track multiple drugs and make sure that everything is working in a good direction, since sometimes they are not.

You said it Tom! I feel that like other important supply chains, read strategic oil reserves that this should be treated much the same. The article on respirators states that supply chain are monitored, however when that as you said is off shore it adds variables we don’t need. Thanks for your thoughts

 

[brian64]

So it turns out there's a downside to moving all of our manufacturing out of the country?

Who knew?

 

[olkofri]

So it turns out there's a downside to moving all of our manufacturing out of the country?

Who knew?

But... but... how else are we gonna get cheap cobs? I'm a poor student and can't afford MM's outrageous prices!

 

[Chasing Embers]

But... but... how else are we gonna get cheap cobs? I'm a poor student and can't afford MM's outrageous prices!

Estate cobs.

 

[brian64]

Estate cobs.

Estate Chinese cobs. Even better.

 

[olkofri]

Estate cobs.

Preferrably Chinese, right?

 

[Bowie]

I wish the health care providers and pharmacies would give some ongoing updates on what drugs are affected and how, if only to provide either peace of mind or a "heads-up, call your Dr to discuss alternatives." I'm afraid one day I'll try to refill a Rx for my daughter and they will say sorry, we're out of that for the indefinite future.

 

[BROBS]

I wish the health care providers and pharmacies would give some ongoing updates on what drugs are affected and how, if only to provide either peace of mind or a "heads-up, call your Dr to discuss alternatives." I'm afraid one day I'll try to refill a Rx for my daughter and they will say sorry, we're out of that for the indefinite future.

They probably don’t want to tell people. Also stocks in those companies could suffer. The horror!

 

[olkofri]

I wish the health care providers and pharmacies would give some ongoing updates on what drugs are affected and how, if only to provide either peace of mind or a "heads-up, call your Dr to discuss alternatives." I'm afraid one day I'll try to refill a Rx for my daughter and they will say sorry, we're out of that for the indefinite future.

Beware: instead of updating you, they might be racking up prices of meds too, just as they are scalping with the toilet paper.

Shoppers Drug Mart accused of raising prices on toilet paper as coronavirus panic spreads

Canadians are not happy with the largest pharmacy chain in the country today as they have hiked prices on household hygiene products by over 100 percent

www.thepostmillennial.com

 

[Chasing Embers]

Estate Chinese cobs. Even better.

Preferrably Chinese, right?

Corona cob pipes?

 

[Bowie]

They probably don’t want to tell people. Also stocks in those companies could suffer. The horror!

Beware: instead of updating you, they might be racking up prices of meds too, just as they are scalping with the toilet paper.

I wouldn't expect anything else from Pharma companies. $$$!

 

[Bengel]

I wish the health care providers and pharmacies would give some ongoing updates on what drugs are affected and how, if only to provide either peace of mind or a "heads-up, call your Dr to discuss alternatives." I'm afraid one day I'll try to refill a Rx for my daughter and they will say sorry, we're out of that for the indefinite future.

The third link is the closest I could find so far to naming generics that come from China. But if we do not correct this it goes without saying there could be supply chain problems.

China has an emerging stranglehold on the US generic drug supply

The quest for saving money is an American pastime. But in the healthcare business, especially where China is involved, this quest could prove deadly. The

americanmilitarynews.com

 

[Bengel]

I wish the health care providers and pharmacies would give some ongoing updates on what drugs are affected and how, if only to provide either peace of mind or a "heads-up, call your Dr to discuss alternatives." I'm afraid one day I'll try to refill a Rx for my daughter and they will say sorry, we're out of that for the indefinite future.

I would talk to your doctor and pharmacist and not trust internet sleuthing.

 

[Bowie]

The third link is the closest I could find so far to naming generics that come from China. But if we do not correct this it goes without saying there could be supply chain problems.

China has an emerging stranglehold on the US generic drug supply

The quest for saving money is an American pastime. But in the healthcare business, especially where China is involved, this quest could prove deadly. The

americanmilitarynews.com

Thanks Bengel, that's good info. Unfortunately she needs some respiratory meds that I'm sure are in high demand now. I hope that we and others on any meds are not forced to ration or take less than full doses.

 

[Bengel]

Thanks Bengel, that's good info. Unfortunately she needs some respiratory meds that I'm sure are in high demand now. I hope that we and others on any meds are not forced to ration or take less than full doses.

This is why I posted, it is as critical if not more so than the virus. Talk to tour pharmacist!

 

[Bengel]

Hey and I am not trying to start panic just get us thinking about risks and outcomes.

 

[Bowie]

Hey and I am not trying to start panic just get us thinking about risks and outcomes.

Yep, it was a good thing to post. My wife and I are searching for and analyzing issues related to Rx issues these days. Need to prepare now vs panicking later.