Additionally, the agency is coordinating with domestic manufacturers to increase their reserves of raw materials. This initiative focuses heavily on “rescue” categories, including anesthetics, high-level analgesics (pain relief), and medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Guaranteed buffer stocks
According to the latest audit, the FDA reports that:
Essential supplies: Supplies for life-saving medications and ADHD treatments are guaranteed for a minimum of three to six months.
Minor disruptions: A small number of non-urgent medications experienced minor delays due to production issues. However, the FDA expects these stocks to be replenished within one to two months and maintains that they pose no threat to general medical safety.