FDA Releases Drug Shortages Mobile App

FDA launched its first mobile application Wednesday (March 4) to update health care professionals, pharmacists and drug makers on which drugs are in limited supply on the market. The agency developed the drug shortages app to allow users to have better access to information about drug shortages, as part of FDA’s plans outlined in the Strategic Plan for Preventing and Mitigating Drug Shortages report released in 2013. The app provides updates on current and resolved drug shortages, as well as...