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Prescription drug shortages have become increasingly common in recent years and outbreaks such as COVID-19 or natural disasters place increasing pressure on our supply chains. Advocates claim that over-reliance on foreign pharmaceutical products is a big reason for these drug shortages, as demonstrated by the impact COVID-19 has had on manufacturers in China and India. However, drug shortages can occur for many reasons, including manufacturing and quality problems, delays and discontinuations. Manufacturers are supposed to provide the FDA with drug shortage information, and the agency works closely with them to prevent or reduce the impact of shortages. A drug receives