Domestic Supply of 150 Drugs Under Threat Due to Coronavirus

The headquarters of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen in Silver Spring, Md., on Nov. 4, 2009. Jason Reed/Reuters

With the coronavirus having spread to 28 countries, including 53 confirmed cases in the United States, it has been reported there could be an upcoming shortage of about 150 prescription drugs.

Because China has been severely affected by the coronavirus, it’s decreased ability to produce these drugs could be in short supply, including “ antibiotics, generics, and branded drugs,” sources familiar with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) list of at-risk drugs told Axios.