Drug Shortages Loom If Coronavirus Persists In China, Generics Execs Say
Executive Summary
Drug shortages will become a bigger issue in a few months if ingredient supply disruptions in China persist, Bernstein analyst Gal concluded from discussions with four generic executives.
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