Tariffs and Their Impact on Medications and Supplements: What You Need to Know
Recent Tariff Developments
Recent changes in U.S. trade policy, including new tariffs on Chinese imports, have sparked concerns about how supply chains for medications and supplements might be affected.
Because the U.S. relies heavily on foreign-sourced ingredients for many critical medications and supplements, tariffs could lead to:
• Increased costs
• Potential shortages
• Higher inflation on healthcare products
💊 Medications Potentially Affected
Here’s a breakdown of the types of medications most vulnerable to tariff disruptions:
| Medication Type | Risk Level from Tariffs/Disruptions | Notes |
| Blood Pressure meds (e.g., amlodipine, lisinopril) | High | Generic, heavy foreign API reliance |
| GLP-1 agonists (e.g., Ozempic, Mounjaro) | Low-Medium | Mostly EU/U.S. made, but global inflation risk |
| Diabetes meds (e.g., Metformin) | High | Heavy China sourcing |
| Thyroid meds (e.g., Levothyroxine) | Medium-High | Generics more vulnerable |
| Antibiotics (e.g., Amoxicillin) | Very High | China supplies most APIs |
APIs = Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, the key building blocks of medications.
Source: Pharmaceutical Industry Supply Chain Overview
🧪 What About Compounded Medications?
Very good news:
At Tree of Light Health, we partner with highly reputable U.S.-based compounding pharmacies, and compounded medications are not expected to be significantly impacted by current tariffs.
Examples of our compounded offerings include:
• Compounded GLP-1 Agonists: Tirzepatide, Semaglutide
• Compounded Melatonin Creams
• Compounded Cholestyramine
• Compounded Antiparasitics: Alinia, Biltricide, Pyrantel, Ivermectin, Albendazole
Risk Assessment:
- The base ingredients for some antiparasitics and GLP-1 agonists may use small amounts of foreign-sourced precursors.
- However, most compounding pharmacies have stockpiled raw ingredients and diversified sourcing domestically to protect against supply chain interruptions.
Overall, compounded medications remain a very stable and reliable option for our patients.
🌿 Supplements: Minimal Risk at Tree of Light Health
We primarily source supplements from companies that prioritize U.S.-based or carefully vetted international sourcing:
• Pure Encapsulations
• Ortho Molecular Products
• Systemic Formulas
• Apex Energetics
• CellCore Biosciences
• Life Extension Foundation
• Physica Energetics
Because of their robust supply chains, we anticipate minimal to no disruption in the availability of supplements we recommend.
🌟 Our Commitment: Reducing Reliance on Medications and Supplements
At Tree of Light Health, our ultimate mission is not to have you depend on a lifetime of pills — whether pharmaceutical or natural.
We continuously strive to:
• Minimize the number of supplements and medications needed
• Address root causes at the energetic, cellular, and emotional levels
• Incorporate advanced energetic healing methods to naturally support the body’s self-regulation and self-healing mechanisms
• Always be learning, growing, and integrating cutting-edge healing tools that free you from long-term supplement and medication dependency
🌿 Healing is about empowerment, not dependency. Our goal is always to help the body rebuild its resilience naturally.
📋 Action Steps for Patients on Medications
✅ Request a 90-Day (or longer) Refill
➔ Plan ahead whenever possible.
✅ Consider Safe Generic or Alternative Brands
➔ Let your pharmacy or our clinic assist you if there are shortages.
✅ Use GoodRx.com Coupons
➔ GoodRx.com often offers the lowest possible pricing.
✅ Stay Connected With Our Office
➔ We’re always available to help you navigate any challenges with medications or supplements.
Source: Gemini Pharmaceuticals
📚 Related Resources
• Drugmakers brace for tariffs with production shifts (Reuters)
• US tariffs could worsen generic drug shortages (Financial Times)
• How the FDA handles drug shortages (Pragmatyxs)
🙏 Final Thoughts
Tree of Light Health is committed to staying at the forefront of healing science — not just managing symptoms, but awakening the body’s innate power to heal.
With strong local partnerships, compounded options, and a deep commitment to reducing supplement and medication loads, we will continue to support your journey to full health, even in a rapidly changing world.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need support with refills or alternatives, please reach out — we are always here to help.