14 July 2020 - Health systems build up inventories of antivirals like remdesivir and common drugs like acetaminophen; shortages of some ICU meds remain.

Hospitals across the country are stocking up on drugs for treating COVID-19, hoping to avoid another scramble for critical medications should a second wave of the virus threaten new drug shortages.

Hospitals in New York, New Jersey and other areas that faced high numbers of COVID-19 patients earlier this year, bought and used large amounts of drugs, including painkillers and sedatives for the sickest patients on mechanical ventilators.

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