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In this section: Drug Shortages

Drug Shortages Infographic

Drug shortages impact patients, health care providers, and the overall health care system. This infographic provides a overview of the drug shortage landscape in 2023, the extent of the problem, the drug products affected, and the underlying causes of drug shortages.

FDA infographic on drug shortages in 2023. Includes data on number of shortages, types of products affected, causes, geographic distribution of manufacturing, and FDA's role in addressing the issue.

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