Supply chain issues have plagued the U.S. economy since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the world. Now, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine on top of a new surge in China, different areas of the supply chain are being tested.
Category: Supply Chain
COVID-19 antibody shipments to be cut by 30%: 6 details
States will see a significant reduction in shipments of COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments from the federal government beginning March 21 as the White House’s request for $15.6 billion in pandemic funding stalls in Congress, ABC News reported.
FDA to revive facility visits
The FDA is returning to normal facility inspection operations, which were significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a March 21 report from The New York Times.
4 rapid COVID-19 test recalls announced by FDA this week
The FDA recently posted recall notices for four rapid COVID-19 tests recalled since Jan. 13.
Inventory of scarce COVID-19 antibody drops further
Several hundred providers of Evusheld, a COVID-19 antibody treatment for immunocompromised, were removed from a federal dataset March 16, making it even more difficult to locate the therapy, Kaiser Health News reported March 17.
4 recent medical device recalls
Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety.
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
How much ASCs spend on drugs, supplies
ASCs in the South and Midwest pay the most for drugs and supplies, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022.
$350M nitrile glove plant coming to Maryland
A new $350 million medical manufacturing facility producing nitrile gloves is set to be built in Baltimore County, Maryland, according to a March 16 news release from the manufacturer.
8 US health systems sending supplies to Ukraine
The images and reports from the war in Ukraine have moved several health systems to action, donating their own medical supplies and medicines to be sent to the war-torn nation.
