Pfizer Plant Damaged by Tornado: Drug Shortages May Occur
July 20, 2023
A key Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina was damaged by a tornado, impacting the production of various pharmaceuticals, which will likely lead to shortages of certain medications. The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs, as well as nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medications used in U.S. hospitals. Experts believe the damage to this plant could lead to long-term drug shortages while Pfizer works to move production elsewhere or rebuild the plant. The FDA is working closely with Pfizer to assess the impact of the damage and plans to complete a more extensive assessment of the products that may be impacted and the current available supply of those products.
