US-based Phlow and Fresenius Kabi have announced an alliance to supply essential medicines, including injectables, for public health emergencies and to Children’s Hospital Coalition, a project by Phlow. In an exclusive interview with Generics Bulletin, Phlow chief business officer Dan Hackman talks about the partnership, addressing US supply chain disruptions, domestic manufacturing and more.

In an exclusive interview with Generics Bulletin, Phlow Corp CEO Eric Edwards has criticized the growing list of drug shortages in the US. He outlined the government-backed company’s objective of tackling drug shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities, to create a national stockpile of essential medicines.

The end of July will bring the closure of Viatris’ Morgantown plant, following years of compliance issues for the once flagship Mylan facility. But the company has revealed that it is still in the process of exploring alternatives for the site outside of Viatris.