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    PrintDrug Shortages can occur for many reasons, including manufacturing and quality problems, delays, and discontinuations. Manufacturers provide FDA most drug shortage information, and the agency works closely with them to prevent or reduce the impact of shortages.

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**[6-7-23]** Tenth Annual Report on Drug Shortages for Calendar Year 2022 (PDF - 677 KB)

**[4-5-23]** - FDA issues guidance to assist applicants and manufacturers with notifying FDA of a permanent discontinuance or interruption in manufacturing of finished products and APIs

CDER’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Drug Shortage Mitigation Efforts
	Webcast: November 2018 Drug Shortages Task Force Public Meeting
	Report | Drug Shortages: Root Causes and Potential Solutions
	Report provides recommendations discussed at the 2018 meeting
	Guidance | Notifying FDA of a Permanent Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing Under Section 506C of the FD&C Act
	Report | Drug Shortages: Root Causes and Potential Solutions 
	(Oct. 2019 Report, Updated Feb. 2020) Report examines the underlying factors responsible for drug shortages and recommends enduring solutions
	Search List of Extended Use Dates to Assist with Drug Shortages
	Director's Corner Podcasts: Drug Shortages. Dr. Woodcock discusses what the agency is doing to address the issue of drug shortages, and how the agency is working with industry to help lessen their impact.Influenza Season 2023-2024

Availability of Antiviral Medications (PDF - 128 KB) [Updated 1/5/2024]

For Industry: Send FDA Drug Shortage and Supply Notifications

Industry can notify FDA Drug Shortage Staff via CDER Direct NextGen Portal.

This portal is intended ONLY for drug manufacturers/applicants. Industry can notify the FDA Drug Shortage Staff of new discontinuances, GMP issues, increase in product demand, recalls, supply interruptions, or other events.  If you have any questions, please contact: drugshortages@fda.hhs.gov.

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