### Question
Can you define what drug shortage” or “shortage means?


### Answer
**Drug shortage” or “shortage** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 356c*:

> given such term in section 356c of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 356c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

