What drug is currently in shortage? A comprehensive guide to medication supply issues
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At the beginning of 2024, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) reported a record 323 active drug shortages, the highest number since tracking began in 2001. This persistent issue affects a wide range of critical medications, leaving many patients and healthcare providers asking: what drug is currently in shortage? The answer involves a complex interplay of manufacturing challenges, increased demand, and regulatory hurdles impacting key drug classes from sterile injectables to ADHD stimulants.
