Advisors who are monitoring hospitals’ drug supply tactics are skeptical that the hospitals are seeking out these options with the intentions to drive down costs. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pharmaceutical drug pricing continues to be a high cost driver for many health plans in America, and hospitals are attempting to curb that cost by manufacturing their own generic drugs, as well as seeking out more affordable bulk order supply chains.

According to a recent ABC News report, Civica Rx plans to start manufacturing 14 widely used hospital drugs that have long been in short supply. The company is not disclosing the drug names for competitive reasons, but they include a mix of generic pills, patches and injectables for treating infections, pain and heart conditions.

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