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In reply to the discussion: Is there a pharmaceutical shortage now? [View all]blondebanshee
(353 posts)27. Also, there's this: America Depends on China for Medicine
"There was country of origin labeling legislation put forward about ten years ago, but it was immediately killed. And when I asked an industry person to describe why that happened, this person said, Well, the industry probably thought it wouldnt be good for their customers to know where their medicines are being made. And thats because in a poll from the Pew Trust, only 6% of Americans trust medicines made in China. So, companies have good reason to hide it. Rosemary Gibson, author of China Rx: Exposing the Risk of Americas Dependence on China for Medicine.
[link:https://ralphnaderradiohour.com/america-depends-on-china-for-medicine/|
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Intresting, My dad got his shot today at the VA and had one one year ago...........
Old Vet
Oct 2018
#24
Corporations influence hunger and food prices by exploitng natural disaster. The corporation that ..
marble falls
Oct 2018
#22
If the market runs out of supplies quickly, then the price is too low... Law of supply and demand
LiberalArkie
Oct 2018
#14
For the shingles shot, I think the problem is that this is a relatively new shingles vaccine
karynnj
Oct 2018
#15
I developed Shingles this Spring. I am convinced my use of Turmeric tempered the problem
Siwsan
Oct 2018
#29
My husband just turned 50 and the doctor recommended he get the new shingles shot.
SCRUBDASHRUB
Oct 2018
#32