Posted 4/11/2024, 9:49:00 PM
U.S. Faces Record Drug Shortages in Early 2024, Adderall Scarcity Continues
- 323 active U.S. drug shortages in the first 3 months of 2024, the most since tracking began in 2001
- Shortages involve generic injectable drugs including cancer treatments and emergency medications
- Adderall shortage persists since October 2022 despite plans to increase production
- Factors behind shortages include spiking demand, production delays, and supply chain issues
- U.S. agencies investigating reasons behind generic drug shortages
