People Rely on Laxatives So Much, There Aren’t Enough to Go Around

September 7, 2023

(Wall Street Journal) – Americans have developed a laxative habit. Surging demand is contributing to a shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350, the generic name for laxatives like Miralax and Glycolax, gastroenterologists and suppliers say. Consumers are noticing emptier shelves in drugstores across the country as a result. Gastrological and behavioral experts point to an aging population and that most Americans don’t consume enough fiber, which can lead to constipation. (Read More)