{"id":2089031,"date":"2023-11-03T13:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T17:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-oversight-committee-investigates-fda-over-national-drug-shortage\/"},"modified":"2023-11-03T13:03:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T17:03:34","slug":"house-oversight-committee-investigates-fda-over-national-drug-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-oversight-committee-investigates-fda-over-national-drug-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"House Oversight Committee probes FDA for national drug shortage."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-oversight-committee-investigates-fda-over-national-drug-shortage%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2089031&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House Republicans Launch Investigation \u200binto FDA&#8217;s Handling of \u2063Drug Shortages<\/h2>\n<p>House Republicans have initiated an investigation into the Food and Drug Administration&#8217;s (FDA) management of the ongoing prescription drug and pharmaceutical product shortage. Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Subcommittee \u2063on Health Care and Financial Services\u200c Chairwoman\u200b Lisa McClain (R-MI) have expressed concerns\u2062 about the FDA&#8217;s handling of the nearly 130\u200b drugs currently listed as critically short \u2063in supply.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The FDA is failing \u2063to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-oversight-committee-investigates-fda-over-national-drug-shortage\/\" title=\"House Oversight Committee probes FDA for national drug shortage.\">ensure vitally important pharmaceuticals remain<\/a> on pharmacy shelves,&#8221; wrote Comer and McClain in a \u2064letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf. &#8220;It is of \u200cvital importance that the FDA monitor and prevent future drug shortages to\u2064 maintain Americans&#8217; health and quality of life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The shortage includes drugs for\u200d infections, cardiovascular problems, psychiatric conditions, respiratory illnesses, and other essential products \u200dfor \u2062in-patient treatment. The scarcity is so severe that the FDA has temporarily \u2062allowed the importation of non-FDA-approved drugs from China to address the shortage \u200cof cancer \u2062drugs.<\/p>\n<p>Comer\u200b and McClain argue that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing issues of pharmaceutical supply, including over-reliance\u200d on offshore\u2062 manufacturing and surging demand. \u2064They emphasize the need to increase domestic \u2062manufacturing to boost production and ensure product safety.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican Oversight Committee leadership also raises\u2062 concerns about the \u2064Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program in the Inflation Reduction Act, which grants the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services the authority to set\u200b purchase prices for Medicare. They believe this program will worsen the current \u200dshortages and limit profitability for pharmaceutical companies, hindering investment in new therapies and \u200ctreatments.<\/p>\n<p>Eleven\u200b Republican governors have previously petitioned Congress \u200dfor assistance \u2062in addressing the drug shortage problem, highlighting the limitations of state healthcare infrastructure\u2064 without federal support.<\/p>\n<p>House Energy and Commerce Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers \u2064(R-WA) has prioritized the development of new policies to tackle drug shortages during this legislative session. Proposed measures\u200d include\u200c strengthening the\u2063 enforcement capacities of the Department of Health and Human Services to \u2063oversee the FDA\u200b and requiring improved record-keeping \u200bfrom the FDA and drug manufacturers to address potential supply chain disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>Comer and McClain have requested that Commissioner Califf provide all\u200d relevant documents and communications regarding the FDA&#8217;s plans for investing in pharmaceutical data and incentivizing domestic manufacturing by November 16. The Committee has also requested a \u2062meeting with FDA staff to discuss chronic drug shortages by November \u200c9.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the\u200c White House have not\u2063 yet responded to the Washington Examiner&#8217;s request for comment.<\/p>\n<h3>Click\u2064 here to read\u200b more from the Washington Examiner<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are drug shortages impacting both patients and healthcare providers, according to Comer and McClain?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation comes in response to mounting concerns about the \u2062FDA&#8217;s ability to\u2063 effectively\u2063 manage and address \u200cdrug shortages. House Republicans are raising questions about whether the FDA \u2062is adequately \u2064monitoring \u200cthe \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-republican-candidate-david-mccormick-calls-for-whole-nation-strategy-to-combat-chinese-influence\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014 Republican Candidate David McCormick Calls for \u2018Whole Nation Strategy\u2019 to Combat Chinese Influence\">pharmaceutical supply chain<\/a> \u2063and taking proactive measures to prevent shortages.<\/p>\n<p>In their letter, Comer and McClain highlight the crucial role that pharmaceuticals play in maintaining the health and well-being of \u2062Americans. They point out \u2063that drug shortages \u2064can have serious consequences,\u2064 not only for patients who rely \u2064on these medications for their health but also for \u200dhealthcare providers who need them for essential treatments.<\/p>\n<p>The shortage of critical drugs is not limited to one \u200cspecific category but\u2062 affects a wide range of medications. From drugs \u200cfor infections to cardiovascular problems, psychiatric conditions, respiratory illnesses, and more, the scarcity is causing significant challenges for healthcare systems across the country.<\/p>\n<p>To address the shortage, \u200bthe FDA has temporarily allowed the \u2064importation of non-FDA-approved drugs from China. While this may provide some\u200b relief in \u2062the short term, it\u2062 raises concerns about the safety \u200band quality of these imported medications. The investigation aims to determine \u200dwhether the \u200bFDA&#8217;s decision \u2062to allow the importation\u200d of non-FDA-approved drugs is an appropriate \u2064and effective solution.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064House Republicans are also questioning whether the FDA is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-taps-spooks-who-signed-false-hunter-biden-letter-for-intelligence-experts-group\/\" title=\"DHS recruits spooks involved in false Hunter Biden letter for 'Intel Experts' group.\">taking sufficient steps<\/a> to prevent future drug shortages. They are calling for greater transparency and accountability \u200cfrom the FDA in its monitoring and prevention efforts. The goal is \u200bto\u2064 ensure that Americans&#8217; health and quality of life are\u200b not\u2064 compromised due to drug\u200d shortages.<\/p>\n<p>This investigation adds to the growing scrutiny of the FDA&#8217;s handling \u200bof drug shortages. In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases \u200bwhere crucial medications have become scarce, causing disruptions in patient care \u200dand leading to potential health risks. The investigation will shed light on the FDA&#8217;s role in\u200b addressing these shortages and \u200bidentify areas where improvements \u200care needed.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial to recognize the importance of a robust and efficient pharmaceutical supply chain. Drug shortages not only impact \u200cindividual patients but also have broader implications for public \u200chealth and the healthcare system as a whole. It is essential for the FDA to ensure the availability and accessibility of essential medications to safeguard the health and well-being of the American population.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200c conclusion, House Republicans have \u2062launched an investigation into the FDA&#8217;s handling of drug shortages. The shortage of critical\u2064 medications is causing concerns among lawmakers, who are\u200c questioning the FDA&#8217;s ability to effectively monitor \u2063and prevent shortages. The investigation \u2062aims to promote greater transparency, accountability, and proactive measures \u2062to ensure the availability of essential medications for Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Republicans have initiated an inquiry into the FDA&#8217;s management of the prolonged shortage of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products. Chairman James Comer and Chairwoman Lisa McClain questioned FDA Commissioner Robert Califf about the agency&#8217;s approach to addressing these issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2089032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2089031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2089031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2089031"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2089031\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2089032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2089031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2089031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2089031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}