How to Report a Product Shortage or Supply Issue to FDA
Each Center within FDA tracks shortages and supply issues for the products that it regulates. Below is information on how to report a product shortage or supply issue to each responsible Center.
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
To report any potential or actual biological product shortage:
Email: CBERshortage@fda.hhs.gov
Phone: (240) 402-8380
Center for Drugs Evaluation and Research (CDER)
To report any potential or actual drug shortage:
Email: drugshortages@fda.hhs.gov
Phone: 1-888-INFOFDA or 1-888-463-6332, or (301) 796-3400
Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
To report any potential or actual shortage of a food additive or drug that will be given to animals:
Email: ASKCVM@fda.hhsgov
Phone: (240) 402-7002
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
To report any potential or actual shortage of a medical device or radiation-emitting product:
Email: DICE@fda.hhs.gov
Phone: 1-800-638-2041 or (301) 796-7100
Center for Food Safety and Nutrition (CFSAN)
To report any potential or actual shortage of a medical food:
Website: http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/default.htm
Phone: 1-888-SAFEFOOD or 1-888-723-3366