To Prevent Shortages, US FDA Wants Notices From Drug Firms On Spikes In Demand

Demand-related shortages are a relatively new problem, but FDA maintains its tools can prevent or end them.

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The FDA monitors data to try to anticipate demand spikes that could cause a drug shortage. • Source: Shutterstock

The US Food and Drug Administration is asking the drug industry for notifications on spikes in demand, even though they're not required, to help prevent supply problems.

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