Time, has reported severe staffing shortages—compounded by the fact that as a medical product, tampon production is more heavily regulated.
Meanwhile, P&G, which makes Tampax, the most popular brand of tampons in the United States, has reported a 7.7% increase in demand in the past two years that they have been struggling to keep up with.Tampon manufacturers are also struggling to keep up with shortages in raw materials, particularly cotton, which has recently skyrocketed in price.
Experts cited in USA Today note that “super absorbent” products, which are more and more popular, are more expensive to make and are becoming unsustainable.It’s not clear that every brand of tampons is experiencing a widespread shortage, though evidence shows at least that Tampax, Playtex, and o.b.
are still hard to find. Walgreens said in a statement to USA Today, “While we will continue to have products [on shelves] and online, it may only be in specific brands while we navigate the supply disruption.” And Kotex said that they were not seeing a shortage, telling USA Today, “We’re working closely with our retail partners to keep shelves stocked.”P&G has for the shortage.
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