; (2) in the case of such a notice with respect to a circumstance described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(iii), as soon as practicable, or not later than 10 business days after the onset of the circumstance; or (3) if compliance with paragraph (1) or (2) is not possible, as soon as practicable. (c) Distribution To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall distribute, through such means as the Secretary determines appropriate, information on the discontinuance or interruption of the manufacture of, or other circumstance described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(iii) that is likely to lead to a shortage or meaningful disruption in the supply of, covered drugs 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 covered drug ; and (4) in subsection (j), by striking drug described in subsection (a) and inserting covered drug . (b) Definitions Paragraph (1) of section 506C(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 356c(h) ) is amended to read as follows: (1) the term covered drug means a drug that is intended for human use and that— (A) is— (i) life-supporting; (ii) life-sustaining; or (iii) intended for use in the prevention or treatment of a debilitating disease or condition, including any such drug used in emergency medical care or during surgery or any such drug that is critical to the public health during a public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act; (B) is not a radio pharmaceutical drug product or any other product as designated by the Secretary; and (C) is not a biological product (as defined in section 351(i) of the Public Health Service Act), unless otherwise provided by the Secretary in the regulations promulgated under subsection (i)