On Wednesday, a tornado in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, caused major damage to a medication production complex owned by Pfizer. As a result, essential supplies for hospitals around the nation were put in jeopardy.The business reported that one-fourth of the injectable pharmaceuticals it distributes to hospitals in the United States were manufactured at the Rocky Mount location. These medications include those used during operations and other procedures to assist block patients' perception of pain, keep them sedated, and combat infections.
Extensive damage occurred at the company’s property in Rocky Mount, and many products used by hospitals appeared to have been affected. This could further exacerbate shortages.
Pfizer is investing $750 million in its Kalamazoo County, Mich., manufacturing facility to increase the production of its injectable medicines and vaccines.