The Economics Of Drug Shortages: US FDA Seeks Broad Input
Executive Summary
FDA is planning series of stakeholder meetings to identify new approaches to drug shortages, with particular interest in defining “essential” drugs. Agency is also looking outside for expertise, with Boston University’s Rena Conti tapped as advisor.
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