; (B) in the case of such a notice with respect to increased demand for a critical essential medicine, not later than 30 days after the submission of the initial notification under paragraph (2); or (C) if compliance with subparagraph (A) or (B) is not possible, as soon as practicable. (2) Initial notification with respect to increased demand In the case a notification required under subsection (a) with respect to increased demand for a critical essential medicine, the manufacturer of the drug involved shall submit to the Secretary an initial notification not later than 48 hours after the date on which there has been increased demand for the critical essential medicine for a period of at least 6 consecutive weeks. (c) Distribution To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall distribute, through such means as the Secretary deems appropriate, information on the discontinuance or interruption of the manufacture of, or the increased demand for, critical essential medicines to appropriate organizations, including physician, health provider, and patient organizations, as described in section 506E. ; (3) in subsection (g), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking drug described in subsection (a) and inserting critical essential medicine ; and (4) in subsection (j), by striking drug described in subsection (a) and inserting critical essential medicine . (b) Application to nonprescription drugs Section 506C(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 356c(h) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively; (2) in paragraph (2)(A) (as so redesignated), by striking and that is subject to section 503(b)(1) and inserting , including a drug that is not subject to section 503(b)(1) ; and (3) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: (1) the term critical essential medicine means a drug that— (A) is— (i) life-supporting; (ii) life-sustaining