Could US Solve Drug Shortages With 'Heightened' M&A Scrutiny?
Executive Summary
FDA's inter-agency drug shortage task force wants comments on whether new shortage prevention and mitigation policies should include closer examination of mergers and acquisitions that could create drug shortages.
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