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Reconcile FDA and ASHP drug shortage lists into one clear view

In August 2025 the FDA listed 83 drugs in shortage while ASHP listed 222. The two count shortages differently, and patients and pharmacists are left guessing. Build a free view that lines up both lists so anyone can see what’s short, how serious it is, and since when.

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A solution must include

  1. Pulls current data from the FDA shortage database and the ASHP public list
  2. Matches entries by active ingredient
  3. Shows which list includes each drug, status, and start date
  4. Explains in plain language why the counts differ
  5. Updates on a schedule and shows the last-updated time

How it’s verified: Live page; Spot-check 10 drugs against both source lists.

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