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Old 10-02-2024, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
??? Are you not aware that Marion, NC *is* "stateside?" Or is there another potential shortage you are referring to?
NC is part of the USA? Wow, who knew?

The OP's linked article says Baxter's North Cove manufacturing site in Marion, North Carolina, is located in one of the areas hardest hit by the storm. It primarily makes intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions.

Meanwhile, a substantial amount of the pharmaceuticals that require a prescription are manufactured in China. Does that not concern you? What could possibly go wrong?