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Are essential medicines accessible in America?

While there may not be a simple answer, the goal of this resource is to fuel the conversations that drive greater access for all.

Accessible medicines are a top public health priority and a human right. The reality is, however, that an estimated 2 billion people worldwide still lack reliable access to essential medicines.

As one of the leading U.S.-based biopharmaceutical companies, Amneal was founded to reimagine what’s possible to make medicine accessible for all. Over time, we’ve learned that access is complex and nuanced—yet it’s often either oversimplified or overcomplicated.

This platform is designed to make access clearer. Through data, case studies, and transparent explanations, we break down how supply chains, coverage decisions, patient support, and scientific innovation all work together. By creating a shared resource for policymakers, providers, partners, and patients, we aim to foster conversations that align the healthcare ecosystem around what truly drives access.

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Affordability is top of mind for many Americans and is one of the most important factors in accessing essential medicines. But affordability alone isn’t enough. Medicines must also be available, understood, and effective. We explore each of these factors in depth.

We also highlight how access shapes treatment across a range of conditions and patient communities we are committed to, including Parkinson’s disease, migraine and cluster headaches, and cancer.

We are here to help people live better lives, and we recognize that too many still face real challenges when navigating healthcare. Throughout this experience, we invite you to share your perspective so we can continue learning and advancing access to essential medicines—together.

Four key factors of accessibility

Affordability

How much medicines cost, driven by manufacturing costs, product development, clinical trials, payer coverage and benefit design, and patient financial support programs

Availability

How readily medicine can be obtained, driven by manufacturing capacity, procurement, quality, and redundancy, supply chain resilience, product formulation flexibility, and geographic reach

Knowledge

The understanding of conditions and their treatments among providers, patients, and the general public

Innovation

Advancements that improve outcomes and quality of life, driven by novel therapeutics and molecule discovery, drug format/administration enhancements, and evolving care delivery models

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Accessibility in context

Highlighting treatment accessibility for some of Americans’ toughest health challenges

We’re taking a closer look at how access comes under strain across several high-impact disease areas where unmet needs persist. While these conditions do not capture the full scope of access challenges across healthcare, each reveals a different set of pressures — from supply reliability and insurance coverage complexity to gaps in patient support. By examining these disease areas side by side, we can see how access functions not in theory, but in the lived reality of patients, providers, and the systems that connect them.

In addition to highlighting the issues of access and the real patient implications, we'll also share how Amneal is working tirelessly to enhance access across each disease, putting patient care above all else.

The information presented in this Accessibility Index is compiled from publicly available sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication. However, Amneal makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data provided. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or endorsement

The views and opinions expressed in this index do not necessarily reflect those of Amneal, its affiliates, or its employees. Amneal disclaims any liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information contained herein.

This index is intended to support awareness and understanding of medicine accessibility and is not a substitute for professional consultation or regulatory guidance. Users are encouraged to verify information independently and consult appropriate experts before making decisions.

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