How Generic Drugs Became a National Security Threat
The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast · Halle Tecco
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Show Notes
Generic medications, which represent 90% of the prescriptions filled in the US, are largely manufactured overseas. Some leaders are questioning our over-reliance on pharmaceuticals produced abroad, saying it creates vulnerable supply chains that pose serious risks to national security. In this episode, scientist and entrepreneur Hitha Palepu explains the problem with generic drugs and what we can do about it.
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