Pharmacists stockpile most common drugs on chance of targeted Trump tariffs

By Tribune News Service | Tribune News Service

PUBLISHED: May 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM PDT

Independent pharmacists and makers of generic drugs see trouble ahead for patients.

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While Big Pharma seems ready to weather the tariff storm, independent pharmacists and makers of generic drugs — which account for 90% of U.S. prescriptions — see trouble ahead for patients.