Physicians Against Drug Shortages Inc. (PADS) is a physician-led patient advocacy organization focused on ending chronic generic drug shortages and improving access to essential medicines. It argues that hospital purchasing and drug distribution practices should be reformed to restore competition, transparency, and reliable supply.
Drug shortage prevention, pharmaceutical supply-chain reform, antitrust and competition policy, hospital group purchasing organization oversight, pharmacy benefit manager reform, and related health care market regulation
Primarily supported by donations and contributions from members, supporters, and allied donors
Founded and led by Phillip L. Zweig; associated with physicians, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists who support the group’s advocacy
Non-profit advocacy organization
