Drug Shortages in U.S. Reach Record High, Putting Patients at Risk

Drug shortages in the U.S. are at an all-time high, with 323 active shortages in Q1 2022, surpassing the previous record of 320 in 2014
Shortages include life-saving drugs like chemotherapy, emergency hospital medications, ADHD medications, and more
Short-term shortages are caused by demand outpacing supply, but persistent ones stem from economic factors undermining manufacturing capacity and reliability
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists says more federal action is needed to address root causes and draft legislation
HHS published a white paper with recommended solutions for Congress to tackle drug shortages so no patients go without medicines