Tag: drug shortages 2026

How to Check the FDA Drug Shortage Database for Medication Availability

How to Check the FDA Drug Shortage Database for Medication Availability

Learn how to use the FDA Drug Shortage Database to check if your medication is in short supply nationwide. Find out how to search by NDC, understand shortage reasons, and avoid common mistakes.

Why Generic Drugs Are Vanishing: The Hidden Manufacturing Crisis Behind Drug Shortages

Why Generic Drugs Are Vanishing: The Hidden Manufacturing Crisis Behind Drug Shortages

Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but are vanishing due to thin profit margins, overseas manufacturing, and broken supply chains. Here's why essential medications are in short supply - and what it means for patients.