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One row per drug (generic name). The FDA tracks individual product presentations separately; see the official FDA shortages page for presentation-level detail. Official source: fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-shortages
What is a drug shortage?
A drug shortage occurs when the total supply of all versions of a product available from manufacturers cannot meet current demand, or when supply is otherwise interrupted. Shortages commonly affect generic injectables, anesthesia drugs, and oncology agents, and they can force hospitals and pharmacies to ration, substitute, or delay therapy. The FDA monitors shortages, works with manufacturers on root causes, and publishes the public list this tracker compiles from.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this data come from?
The list is compiled from the FDA's public drug shortages dataset via openFDA (api.fda.gov). Snapshot date and record counts are shown above the table. It is an independent compilation, not an official FDA publication.
What do the statuses mean?
Currently in shortage means at least one listed presentation is reported as currently affected. Resolved means the FDA record shows the shortage as cleared. To be discontinued means the manufacturer plans to stop making the product. Rows are grouped by generic drug name; individual presentations may have mixed statuses.
How fresh is this list?
The snapshot date shown above the table is the last-updated date from openFDA at the time of download. FDA updates its data continuously, so always check the official FDA shortages page for the latest status before acting.
Can I download the full list?
Yes. Use the Download CSV button above the table to save the current dataset (CSV, opens in Excel or Google Sheets).
Is this medical advice?
No. This page is an informational research tool only. Never change or stop a medication based on a shortage listing; talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about alternatives.
Premium data access / API coming soon. Bulk historical shortage archives, per-presentation feeds, change alerts, and a JSON API for procurement teams are on the roadmap. Contact us for early access.
Guides
- What to Do When Your Prescription Is on Backorder
The step-by-step playbook: partial fills, other pharmacies, prescriber alternatives, and insurer coverage. - Why Are Generic Drugs in Shortage in 2026?
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