FDA Drug Shortages Screensaver
The FDA Drug Shortages screensaver shows real current drug-shortage and discontinuation records from the FDA's key-less openFDA API — the medicine, the manufacturer and its supply status. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the FDA Drug Shortages screensaver works
The saver reads openFDA directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Real current drug-shortage and discontinuation records from the FDA's key-less openFDA API — the medicine, the manufacturer and its supply status..
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours and the accent can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
Real current drug-shortage and discontinuation records from the FDA's key-less openFDA API — the medicine, the manufacturer and its supply status.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from openFDA in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from openFDA and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Does it need an internet connection?
- Yes — it reads a live source, so it needs a connection to update.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.