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"Companies have told us that these injectable drugs are older drugs and not as profitable," she said. "They've told us it's a business decision to discontinue production."
Over the last six years, the number of prescription drug shortages in the country has nearly tripled, the agency said.
Since drugmakers aren't mandated to report drug shortages to the FDA, the agency said it is urging companies to voluntarily alert regulators of impending scarcities "in the interest of public health."
Over the last six years, the number of prescription drug shortages in the country has nearly tripled, the agency said.
Since drugmakers aren't mandated to report drug shortages to the FDA, the agency said it is urging companies to voluntarily alert regulators of impending scarcities "in the interest of public health."