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what is a drug shortage list

A drug shortage list is an official record maintained by the FDA that identifies medications currently in limited supply in the U.S. due to manufacturing, quality, or supply chain issues. The FDA Drug Shortages Database provides real-time updates so payers and pharmacy teams can plan formulary and sourcing decisions.

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