Table 1 Description of causes of drug shortage
Cause of shortage | Definition |
|---|---|
Marketing challenges | Low demands, contract terminations, etc. |
Voluntary discontinuation | The marketing authorization holder submitted a request for drug marketing discontinuation |
Manufacturing difficulties | Obstacles to manufacturing processes (e.g. machinery malfunction, shortage in the supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients, concerns related to the quality of the manufacturing, etc.) |
Regulatory actions | Incompliance with the SFDA regulations |