Supply Chain

Managing supplies is a crucial part of moving medical products from the manufacturer to patient’s bedside. Efficient supply chains can reduce healthcare costs and make medical devices more affordable for patients and health systems. This news page includes content on supply shortages, inventory management, and procurement practices.

Trump’s pharma tariffs could raise prices by 12.9%, report shows
A leaked report from Ernst & Young says President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on drugs would stifle domestic manufacturing and force the industry to take on an additional $51 billion in annual costs.
UPS Healthcare acquires Canadian supply chain company for $1.6B
Ontario-based Andlauer Healthcare Group ships sensitive temperature-controlled products necessary for healthcare manufacturing and research. It has agreed to be acquired by the world’s largest courier, with the all-cash deal expected to close later this year.
FDA issues Class I recall on dangerous infusion bags
Two lots of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection infusion bags from Amneal Pharmaceuticals are being removed from hospitals due to plastic fibers coming loose in the fluids.
Could China's latest restrictions impact the supply of MRI contrast?
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China could jeopardize the availability of contrast agents used for medical imaging.
FDA issues alert on intravascular catheters after 10 serious injuries
Certain PowerPICC Intravascular Catheters manufactured by BD and its subsidiary Bard Access Systems are to be removed from patient care settings immediately.

Trump’s pharma tariffs could raise prices by 12.9%, report shows

A leaked report from Ernst & Young says President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on drugs would stifle domestic manufacturing and force the industry to take on an additional $51 billion in annual costs.

UPS Healthcare acquires Canadian supply chain company for $1.6B

Ontario-based Andlauer Healthcare Group ships sensitive temperature-controlled products necessary for healthcare manufacturing and research. It has agreed to be acquired by the world’s largest courier, with the all-cash deal expected to close later this year.

FDA issues Class I recall on dangerous infusion bags

Two lots of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection infusion bags from Amneal Pharmaceuticals are being removed from hospitals due to plastic fibers coming loose in the fluids.

Could China's latest restrictions impact the supply of MRI contrast?

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China could jeopardize the availability of contrast agents used for medical imaging.

FDA issues alert on intravascular catheters after 10 serious injuries

Certain PowerPICC Intravascular Catheters manufactured by BD and its subsidiary Bard Access Systems are to be removed from patient care settings immediately.

Trump orders changes to Medicare drug price negotiations

President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to work with Congress on changes to Medicare drug price negotiations, with the stated goal of further lowering prescription costs.

Trump lifts most tariffs, promises ‘major’ levies on pharmaceuticals

President Trump announced that most of his "reciprocal" tariffs have been halted. However, he raised those on Chinese goods to 125%.

FDA issues two serious patient safety alerts

The notices are unrelated, but both require that clinicians adhere to a set of updated use instructions. One patient died as a result of injury.