Why Is My Medication Out of Stock...

Why Is My Medication Out of Stock? The Real Reason Behind Drug Shortages

Rolin Forward by Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin
S2 · E10
Apr 14, 2026
11:53

Episode notes

Why does your pharmacy suddenly not have a medication you’ve filled a hundred times? Drs. Stephanie and Alicia Rolin break down why medication shortages happen, why they’re becoming more common, and what you can actually do when your prescription is out of stock.

As mentioned in the episode - FDA Drug Shortage Database: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-shortages

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