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Pharmacy work guide

Supply & shortages

Prequalification, procurement and continuity of supply

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  1. Check which market the shortage data covers and when it was updated.
  2. Review the scope of qualification, specifications and required supplier or product documentation.
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Original external reference

PIC/S publications

Official Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme guides and publications.

Reference link checked: 18 September 2026

Original external reference

FDA drug shortages

FDA gateway to shortage information; it does not describe availability in other countries.

Reference link checked: 18 September 2026

Original external reference

WHO medicines prequalification

Lists, reports and guidance for medicines, active ingredients and laboratories; check each list’s scope.

Reference link checked: 18 September 2026

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