For 55 percent of all drug shortages in the U.S. in 2024, the real reason was unknown. Among known reasons for drug shortages, a mismatch of supply and demand was the leading cause. This statistic describes drug shortages in the United States during 2024, by reason.
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ASHP. (July 28, 2025). Reasons of drug shortages in the United States in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/288909/causes-of-drug-shortages-in-the-us/
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