Home > Resources > Infographics > Drug Shortages Infographic

Drug Shortages Infographic

FDA prioritizes drugs that are medically necessary. A medically necessary drug product is a product that is used to treat or prevent a serious disease or medical condition for which there is no alternative drug, available in adequate supply, that medical staff has determined to be an acceptable substitute. Although the agency focuses on medically necessary drugs, all potential shortages are evaluated to help determine the possible public health impact.

Spotlight

Medihelp

Medihelp medical scheme offers South Africans access to quality, private healthcare cover. We are one of the largest open medical schemes in the country. Industry experience is invaluable in providing top-notch products and services to our members and Medihelp has over 100 years’ experience in the medical schemes industry to draw upon.

Other Infographics

Cancer Drugs Bring in Most Pharma Revenue

Infographic | February 25, 2020

Worldwide cancer drug sales are already way ahead of those of other drugs and the revenue generated by them is expected to grow even larger by 2024. This is according to a report recently released by consultancy Evaluate, which analyses trends in the pharmaceutical sector. According to Evaluate's calculations, oncology drugs reached US$123.8 billion in sales in 2018, more than double that of the next item on the list, drugs treating diabetes with US$48.5 billion dollars in sales. By 2024, cancer drug sales are expected to almost double to US$236.6 billion dollars.

What Does The Pharma IndustryWant From CROs?

Infographic | June 16, 2022

Use Informa Pharma Intelligence’s marketing and pharma expertise to conduct industry research, produce engaging thought leadership content,

Pharma Technology Focus

Infographic | June 3, 2022

Pharma Technology Focus is free to read on all devices.

Summary of Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine Drug-Drug Interactions

Infographic | April 7, 2020

COVID-19 is a rapidly emerging and devastating pandemic disease. Recently, chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) have been suggested for possible off-label use for patients suffering from a more severe clinical course.

COVID-19 Summary as of March 13, 2020

Infographic | April 6, 2020

Biomedtracker and Trialtrove have a total of 307 clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19. 152 initiated trials for the treatment of COVID-19. 155 Trials have been announced but have not yet begun recruitment.

2021 global life sciences outlook

Infographic | August 24, 2021

The life sciences sector has played a pivotal role amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To cope with the global crisis, traditional competitors partnered to accelerate research and develop the fastest novel vaccine in the history. Governments, health systems, payers, retail pharmacies, and nonprofits are now working collaboratively with the sector to provide widespread distribution and administration.

Drug Shortages Infographic