Establishes the Pennsylvania Drug Shortage Reporting System to track lifesaving drug shortages and requires manufacturers and distributors to report.
The Pennsylvania Drug Shortage Reporting System is established to track lifesaving drug shortages. The Department of Health must maintain an up-to-date list of drugs in shortage, including details on manufacturers, reasons for shortages, and expected durations. Manufacturers and wholesale distributors must notify the department of any permanent discontinuance or interruption in production that may lead to a shortage. The department will publish notifications and responses on its website, with redactions for confidential information.
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