The American Hospital Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and Institute for Safe Medication Practices recently released recommendations emerging from a recent drug shortages summit, including recommendations for regulatory, legislative and other actions to address the ongoing shortages of critical medications affecting patient care. Among other actions, the recommendations include urging the Food and Drug Administration to share more information to help health care providers and manufacturers prepare for shortages.