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DrugShortages

DrugShortages

by Food and Drug Administration

8 ratings
3 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 20 Mar 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 4, 2015
  • March 4, 2015

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About

Quickly access up-to-date information on current, resolved, and discontinued drug products. This app provides a searchable database for healthcare professionals and pharmacists to make informed treatment decisions.

✓Identify current drug shortages
✓View resolved shortages
✓Check for drug discontinuations
✓Search by generic name or active ingredient
✓Browse by alphabetic list or therapeutic category
✓Report shortages and supply issues
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What's New in DrugShortages

1.0

March 4, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

User reviews

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Not serving its purpose

Users of this app are supposed to have the option to “receive notifications when there is new to updated information about a drug product shortage,” but either a notification feature is really hard to find, or it doesn’t exist. From what I can see, the app just allows users to search a database to check if there’s a shortage of a given drug (which you can also do on the FDA website).
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DrewLaLaDrewLaLa

Still not accurate

A couple of months later and i do is still out of date. Appears to be abandonware at this point. Just go to the FDA web site.
GhostHost!969GhostHost!969

Not accurate

Out of date information.
Lordenki40Lordenki40

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FAQ

What is DrugShortages?

DrugShortages is a free application developed by the FDA that provides real-time information on current drug shortages, resolved shortages, and discontinued drug products. It aims to accelerate public access to critical information for healthcare professionals and pharmacists.

Who developed DrugShortages?

DrugShortages was developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

What devices does DrugShortages support?

DrugShortages is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is DrugShortages updated?

The application's latest version was released on March 4, 2015, and the last update was also on March 4, 2015. Further update frequency information is not provided.

What is the age rating for DrugShortages?

DrugShortages has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does DrugShortages have ads?

No, DrugShortages does not contain advertisements.

What is the user rating for DrugShortages?

DrugShortages has a user rating of 3.1 stars based on 8 ratings.

Can I search for drugs by therapeutic category in DrugShortages?

Yes, DrugShortages allows users to browse drug information by therapeutic category, in addition to searching by generic name or active ingredient.