Trump orders agencies to purchase U.S. made drugs and medical supplies

Healthcare Finance News August 6, 2020
Susan Morse

It will be up to the Food and Drug Administration to produce a list of critical supplies, including the essential drugs.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order establishing a “buy American first” policy on the purchase of essential medicines, medical devices and their components and personal protective equipment.

The order requires U.S. agencies to purchase essential medicines and medical supplies from domestic sources, instead of from foreign countries such as China.

It will be up to the Food and Drug Administration to produce a list of critical supplies, including the essential drugs.

“The United States must protect our citizens, critical infrastructure, military forces, and economy against outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear...

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