Drug Shortages Remain Steady, Down From 2024 All-Time High

By Luke Zarzecki, Jessica Karins / April 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) found that the number of active drug shortages is at 270, essentially unchanged for the past three quarters but down from the first quarter of 2024 which was at an all-time high of 323.


Not a subscriber? Sign up for 30 days free access to exclusive, detailed reporting on drug pricing reforms, Medicaid policy, FDA news and much more.