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March 27, 2020
Premier Applauds Third Bipartisan Congressional COVID-19 Emergency Stimulus Package
The bill provides a critical infusion of funding for the healthcare system to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 25, 2020
Clinical Trials Begin for Drugs That Might Help Treat Symptoms
Nexstar Media Wire | Premier's Soumi Saha says mass producing more of these drugs won’t be easy, especially when the active pharmaceutical ingredients come from overseas.
March 23, 2020
As Trump Touts an Unproven Coronavirus Treatment, Supplies Evaporate for Patients
The Washington Post | Premier's Soumi Saha explains the spike in demand for two antimalarial drugs now on backorder.
March 21, 2020
U.S. Hospitals Panic-Buy Drugs Ahead of Coronavirus Influx
The Financial Times | Premier's Soumi Saha says hospitals need treatment guidelines or protocols from the CDC, or they will rush to buy every time small studies are released.
March 20, 2020
Doctors Turn to Malaria Drugs as Potential Coronavirus Treatment
The Wall Street Journal | Premier weighs in on the pharmaceutical supply of two drugs that could become a frontline treatment for COVID-19.
March 20, 2020
Hospitals and Doctors are Wiping Out Supplies of an Unproven Coronavirus Treatment
The Washington Post | Premier data shows a 300% increase in orders of chloroquine and a 70% boost in orders of hydroxychloroquine.
March 20, 2020
Chloroquine in Short Supply as Hospitals Buy in Bulk
Modern Healthcare | Orders of chloroquine spiked 3,000% in March, according to data from Premier.
March 20, 2020
Hospitals Stockpile Drug Trump Says Could Treat Covid-19
Bloomberg | Health authorities should provide clearer guidance about drugs’ usage for COVID-19, per Premier.
March 20, 2020
Premier Urges Swift Action to Address Vulnerabilities for Providers
Premier applauded the coordinated action Congressional leaders are taking to mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19.
March 20, 2020
Drug Shortage Concerns Are Top of Mind Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Pharmacy Times | In terms of drug reserves, Premier is working with manufacturers to understand how much is available to wholesalers, in warehouses or in transit.
March 20, 2020
Mask Shortage Straps Pharmacists Who Need Them To Keep Medicines Pure
Kaiser Health News | Premier's Soumi Saha said many state laws require pharmacists to wear masks when mixing sterile compounds.
March 04, 2020
Premier Joins 55 Organizations in Supporting the Mitigating Emergency Drug Shortages (MEDS) Act
Premier and 55 organizations applaud senators for introducing to the the bill and for their bipartisan commitment to addressing drug shortages.
March 04, 2020
Premier Statement on the Introduction of the Preventing Drug Shortages Act
The bipartisan Preventing Drug Shortages Act will shed light on the true risk of shortages of essential drugs and medical supplies.
March 04, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak Could Lead To Shortages Of Important, Life-Saving Medications
CBS New York | With 80% of non-active pharmaceutical ingredients made in China the whole supply chain could be put at risk said Premier's Michael Alkire.
March 03, 2020
Premier Joins 12 National Organizations in Supporting the Preventing Drug Shortages Act
The Act helps mitigate drug shortages and develop market-based incentives to help ensure a stable supply of medications.
March 03, 2020
Premier Inc. Statement on the Indian Government’s Restrictions on Exports of Drugs and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
It’s unclear how long exports may be restricted and whether current supplies on hand will be enough to meet U.S. needs.
March 03, 2020
Premier Statement for the Record on the Senate HELP Committee Hearing on How the U.S. is Responding to Coronavirus
Creating incentives for domestic manufacturing is urgently needed to ensure a steady supply of vital drugs and medical supplies.
March 03, 2020
What We’re Watching: March 3, 2020
Premier shared results from a member survey on their supply chain concerns stemming from the spread of the coronavirus.
February 28, 2020
Coronavirus Slows Drug Production in China, the World’s Pharmacy
The Wall Street Journal | Premier's Soumi Saha discusses the impact on drug production in China due to the coronavirus.
February 27, 2020
National Organizations Urge Senate Action to Prevent Shortages of Critical Drugs in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
Premier supports the MEDS Act as a holistic and sustainable approach to eliminating drugs shortages and addressing vulnerabilities in the drug supply chain.
February 26, 2020
Premier Statement on the House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing entitled, “Fiscal Year 2021 HHS Budget and Oversight of the Coronavirus Outbreak”
It's clear Congress needs to take additional steps to prevent gaps in vital medical supplies.
