US tariffs on generic drugs: Could this lead to more shortages and higher prices?

Hi everyone,

A new debate is heating up in the country: proposed tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could make generic drugs, already a lifeline for many, more expensive or harder to find.

About 90% of medications in the US are generics, and many of these are made in countries like India and China. If new tariffs are imposed, experts warn we could see:

💊 More drug shortages, including critical treatments like chemotherapy

💰 Price hikes, especially for uninsured patients

🔬 Smaller manufacturers going out of business due to profit loss

🏥 Even higher pressure on the healthcare system, which already reported a record 323 drug shortages last year

💬 Let’s talk about it:

• Have you ever faced a medication shortage in the US? What happened?
• Do you rely on generic medications to manage a chronic condition?
• How would a price increase affect your ability to access treatment?

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With so many of us living with chronic illness, any shift in access to treatment can feel overwhelming. Your voice matters, let’s open the conversation.

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼