Global Supply Chain Dependence of U.S. Pharmaceuticals
Produced by BryceTech
The U.S. relies heavily on international suppliers for the medicines it uses every day.
- 88% of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are produced outside the U.S.
- 80% of key starting materials come from China and India
- Over half of final drug products are made abroad
Most U.S. manufacturers import ingredients and focus on assembly – making the supply chain vulnerable to global disruptions. Explore the full breakdown of where U.S. medicines come from in the full infographic.
