Drug Shortage Check tells you whether a medicine is in short supply in the US right now, which strengths and pack sizes are affected, why, and what the supply outlook is.
Shortages are listed product by product, so you can see which manufacturer's tablets or injections are unavailable and which are still shipping. Each record shows its status (current, to be discontinued, or resolved), availability notes, the reason given, and when it was first posted and last updated.
What you can do
- check_shortages — current and past shortages for a drug, with counts by status and each affected product
Who it's for
Pharmacists and clinic managers planning stock, patients and carers who can't fill a prescription, and procurement teams in hospitals and care homes.
How to use it
- Call check_shortages with the generic or brand name
- Check in_shortage and status_counts for the quick answer
- Read availability and shortage_reason on current records, and discuss alternatives with a prescriber
Getting started
Pass drug_name "amphetamine" to see its shortage status.
