Teva discontinued propofol in 2010, but will reenter the market because of the drug shortage.
Maker Fresenius has increased its drug production, and the FDA will continue to import Propoven, a similar drug, from overseas.
ASA is working closely with the FDA to mitigate and prevent further drug shortages.
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