FDA acts on shortages

November 1, 2013

THE US Food and Drug Administration has released a strategic plan which aims to reduce its response to imminent or existing shortages of medications. The FDA has also issued a proposed rule which requires all manufacturers of “certain medically important prescription drugs” to notify the agency of a permanent discontinuance or temporary interruption to manufacturing likely to disrupt their supply. Plans include the launch of a mobile app which will allow easy access to drug shortage information.

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FDA acts on shortages

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