### Question
How is the term drug shortage" or "shortage defined?


### Answer
The term **drug shortage" or "shortage** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 356c* as the following:

> 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**

