FDA on Hurricane Maria Drug Shortages

FDA released a statement on the continued efforts to mitigate the IV saline and amino acid shortages exacerbated by Hurricane Maria. In a later update, FDA explained that the tight supply of saline products has been exacerbated by a worse-than-typical flu season and asked companies to submit data to extend expiration dates for these products. FDA has a drug shortage website with information regarding product availability. A guidance on small-volume parenteral solution shortages provides an outline of potential actions for organizations and health care professionals to consider in managing shortages.