Angels for Change supports the Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply (MAPS) Act introduced May 15th. This bipartisan legislation marks a critical step toward addressing the root causes of drug shortages and promoting transparency, accountability, and resilience in the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain.
2025 Drug Shortage Guardian Award Honors Federal Heroes Who Saved Lives During IV Fluid Crisis
Agencies recognized by patient advocacy organization, Angels for Change, for swift action and lifesaving logistics following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Angels for Change (A4C) announces the pilot launch of Project GOLD (Generic Oncology Lifesaving Drugs), a new resiliency program that establishes an onshore buffer supply of six essential medications that are used to treat cancer. Project GOLD was created to offer physicians and patients stability of care during a shortage through emergency supply at leading distributors and manufacturers. A4C is participating with founding pilot members, pharmaceutical wholesalers Cencora and McKesson, and pharmaceutical and medtech manufacturer Fresenius Kabi.
Thank you The New York Times and Emily Tucker for bringing awareness to America's drug shortage crisis and highlighting the work Angels for Change is doing to help patients in dire need. We look forward to continuing to partner with Emily and Marta Wosinska in 2024 as work to bring transparency and quantify some of the missing pieces in the race to end drug shortages.
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s new plan to curb drug shortages by boosting domestic drug production won’t expand the supply of the chemotherapies that are currently in shortage, an administration official confirmed. The limited scope surprised experts, who told STAT Biden could have included those drugs in the effort.
Thank you Milken Institute for hosting a fantastic supply chain panel, "Transforming the Health-Care Supply Chain for the Future", at the 2023 Future of Health Summit.
Angels for Change announced the 2023 Change Maker of the Year Award at their 3rd Annual Champions for Change Gala on September 16th in Tampa, FL. The Change Maker of the Year award is given to an individual, a change agent, who has committed to and delivered significant change in the fight to ensure access to essential medicines for patients.
