Drug shortages - Statistics & Facts

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New drug shortages in the U.S. in 2023
156
Route of administration mostly affected by drug shortages in the U.S. in 2023
Non-injectables
Percentage of drug shortages in the U.S. with unknown reason in 2023
60%

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