Drug Shortage Threat From Second COVID-19 Wave
Problems Are Expected But API Supplies May Not Be At Great Risk
Executive Summary
A second wave of COVID-19 infection later this year would put even greater pressure on drugs used in patients hospitalized with serious respiratory problems, a new report warns.
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