Why Is My Medication Out of Stock? The Real Reason Behind Drug Shortages

Why does your pharmacy suddenly not have a medication you’ve filled a hundred times? Drs. Stephanie and Alicia Rolin break down why medication shortages happen, why they’re becoming more common, and what you can actually do when your prescription is out of stock.As mentioned in the episode - FDA Drug Shortage Database: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-shortagesThis is not intended to be medical advice and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of their employers or funders.