U.S. Drug Shortages

Live lookup powered by the FDA's free, official openFDA Drug Shortages API.

What this is: a real-time search of the FDA Drug Shortages database (updated daily). It reports each product's shortage status, reason, presentations, and dates directly from the FDA.

What it is not: the FDA feed does not include therapeutic alternatives or conservation strategies. For alternative-agent recommendations and mitigation guidance, cross-check ASHP Drug Shortages. Requires an internet connection.

Track changes: use 🆕 Recently changed to see what the FDA added or updated most recently, and ⭐ any drug to add it to a watchlist (saved in this browser) — ShortageRx re-checks watched drugs each visit and flags any status change since your last check. For active shortages, a 🧭 shortage-risk context panel surfaces evidence-based factors (sterile injectable, duration, cause, supply base) read from the FDA record — factors associated with prolonged shortages, not a forecast.

🔔 Want same-day alerts while you're away? The watchlist above only checks when you open this page. For push updates, subscribe to the FDA's own free tools: FDA Drug Shortages RSS & news · FDA email updates · or the free FDA Drug Shortages mobile app (iOS / Android).

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⚕️ For licensed healthcare professionals. Data is retrieved live from the FDA's public openFDA API and is provided as-is; it may lag real-world availability and does not replace clinical judgment, package inserts, your institution's shortage list, or direct manufacturer/wholesaler confirmation. Always verify current status before acting. Clinical Rx is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FDA.