In just one day last week, my wife, a pediatrician, fielded multiple calls from pharmacies about prescriptions they couldn't fill because the drugs aren't available, and a hospital memo warning that children's ibuprofen and acetaminophen will be in short supply for months to come.
One problem is demand: kids isolated by pandemic-related school closures didn't exercise their immune systems, which are now surrendering to infections that require treatment. Another problem is supply, with lockdowns and energy costs disrupting the flow of pharmaceuticals.
