`` The shortage of prescription drugs drives up costs , leaves consumers vulnerable to price gouging and threatens our health and safety , '' Obama said in a written statement . Obama order efforts at reducing drug shortages , rising costs . The FDA will report more possible shortages , speed up regulatory reviews . The Justice Department will report possible price increases . Obama wants more comprehensive legislation to deal with the problem .
Obama order efforts at reducing drug shortages , rising costs . The FDA will report more possible shortages , speed up regulatory reviews . The Justice Department will report possible price increases . Obama wants more comprehensive legislation to deal with the problem .