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.

Lauding a “dream come true,” Civica has announced plans to build its own injectables manufacturing facility via a strategic partnership with fellow public health firm Phlow Corporation.

While the AAM is lobbying for a renewed focus on domestic drug production amid fresh concerns about the globalization of the US pharmaceutical drug supply chain, the association has urged US Congress to have confidence in FDA oversight, insisting that “the US has one of the safest drug supply chains in the world.”