
Why FDA can’t disclose the first coronavirus-related drug shortage
Around 10 PM ET last night, the FDA said that it is aware of a drug shortage related to an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturer affected by the coronavirus, but the agency stopped short of revealing what drug it is.
“The shortage is due to an issue with manufacturing of an active pharmaceutical ingredient used in the drug. It is important to note that there are other alternatives that can be used by patients. We are working with the manufacturer as well as other manufacturers to mitigate the shortage. We will do everything possible to mitigate the shortage,” FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a statement.
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