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Current U.S. drug shortages

Every drug the FDA currently lists as in shortage, plus recently resolved ones. A shortage doesn't mean a drug is unsafe. It means supply is constrained.

FDA currently lists 0 drugs in shortage affecting the medications we cover. 0 drugs are marked as resolved in FDA's database.

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May 12, 2026Furosemide, Oral Solution, 40 mg/5 mL (NDC 0054-3298-63)Shortage of an inactive ingredient componentResolved

To be discontinued9 shown

NotifiedDrugStatus
Apr 28, 2026Furosemide, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 25021-311-10)—DiscontinuingApr 28, 2026Furosemide, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 25021-311-02)—DiscontinuingApr 28, 2026Furosemide, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 25021-311-04)—DiscontinuingJan 05, 2026Diltiazem Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 mg Single Dose ADD-Vantage® Glass Vial (NDC 0409-4350-03)—DiscontinuingJul 10, 2025Euthyrox, Tablet, 88 ug (NDC 72305-088-30)—DiscontinuingJul 10, 2025Euthyrox, Tablet, 25 ug (NDC 72305-025-90)—DiscontinuingJul 10, 2025Euthyrox, Tablet, 50 ug (NDC 72305-050-90)—DiscontinuingJul 10, 2025Euthyrox, Tablet, 150 ug (NDC 72305-150-30)—DiscontinuingJul 10, 2025Euthyrox, Tablet, 50 ug (NDC 72305-050-30)—Discontinuing

Shortages by category

Most-searched shortages:AdderallVyvanseRitalinOzempicMounjaroWegovyAmoxicillinMetformin

What FDA considers a shortage

Currently in shortage: The manufacturer reports that supply does not meet projected demand. The drug is still being made and remains available, but pharmacies may run out or substitute alternative strengths. FDA verifies the report before adding the drug to the database.

Resolved: The manufacturer has restored supply or FDA has confirmed enough alternative supply exists to meet demand. The drug remains on the list for 6 months after resolution so users can confirm the shortage ended.

To be discontinued: The manufacturer has notified FDA that production will permanently stop. Existing supply will continue until depleted; no replenishment is planned. A different manufacturer may pick up production later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when a drug is in shortage?
A drug shortage means FDA-listed supply is constrained relative to demand. The drug itself is unchanged. A shortage does not mean the drug is unsafe. Pharmacies may run out, may dispense smaller quantities, or may substitute a different strength or formulation.
How does the FDA decide a drug is in shortage?
Manufacturers report shortage status directly to FDA via the Drug Shortage Staff. FDA verifies the report and lists the drug on the public Drug Shortages Database. A drug is added when current supply does not meet projected demand. It is moved to Resolved when supply is restored.
How long do drug shortages typically last?
There is no fixed timeline. Some shortages resolve in weeks once a manufacturing issue is fixed. Others persist for years if active ingredient supply is constrained or demand structurally exceeds production capacity. Each shortage row shows the reason FDA recorded; longer-running shortages often involve raw material or manufacturing capacity issues.
What causes drug shortages?
FDA records a reason for every shortage. Common reasons include manufacturing or quality issues, supply of active ingredient, demand exceeding supply, and business decisions to discontinue. Each row on this page shows the FDA-reported reason.
What should I do if my medication is in shortage?
Contact your pharmacist or prescriber. Do not stop taking a medication without guidance. Pharmacists can advise on substitute strengths, alternative formulations, or therapeutic alternatives. Each drug row links to a drug detail page with the full shortage history and affected strength or form.
Where does this shortage data come from?
All data is sourced from the FDA Drug Shortages Database. MedivaScan refreshes weekly to match FDA's publication cadence. We do not add, modify, or interpret FDA's underlying record.
For information only. MedivaScan summarizes public FDA data and is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before changing any medication. If you experience a serious reaction, contact your doctor or call 911.