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Current Drug Shortages Index

 

The majority of information in this section is provided to FDA by manufacturers. Communication between FDA and the public is an essential component of preventing and mitigating drug shortages. To ensure that the information in this section is current, FDA appreciates all information and updates about shortages provided by manufacturers. We post information about shortages as soon as we receive it from the manufacturers.  To report information about shortages or supply issues, manufacturers can send updates to drugshortages@fda.hhs.gov.  Healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to notify us of shortages at drugshortages@fda.hhs.gov.

**Listed by Generic name or Active Ingredient**

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Acetylcysteine Inhalation Solution 
Acyclovir Sodium Injection (initial posting 11/13/2012)  
Alfentanil (Alfenta) Injection (initial posting 1/23/2012) 
Alteplase (Cathflo Activase) (initial posting 1/27/2012) 
Amikacin Injection 
Amino Acid Products (initial posting 2/14/2012)  
Aminocaproic Acid Injection (initial posting 3/8/2013) 
Aminophylline (initial posting 12/10/2012) 
Ammonium Chloride Injection (initial posting 3/8/2013) 
Amytal Sodium Injection (initial posting date 1/31/2013) 
Argatroban Injection (initial posting date 2/11/2013)
Atracurium besylate (initial posting 2/27/2012) 
Atropine Sulfate Injection  Updated 5/20/2013 
 

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B

Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride (initial posting 9/10/2012) 
Barium Sulfate for Suspension (initial posting 10/12/2012) 
Bismuth subsalicylate/tetracycline hydrochloride/metronidazole (Helidac) Therapy (initial posting 3/8/2012) 
Bumetanide Injection (initial posting 6/21/2012) 
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride (Marcaine, Sensorcaine) Injection Updated 5/20/2013 
Buprenorphine hydrochloride (Buprenex) Injection  
 

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C

Caffeine, anhydrous (125 mg/mL) and Sodium benzoate (125 mg/mL) 
Caffeine and Ergotamine Tartrate Tablet (initial posting 3/8/2012) 
Calcium Chloride Injection (initial posting 12/11/2012) Updated 5/20/2013 
Calcium Gluconate Injection (initial posting 1/10/2013) 
Chromic Chloride Injection  
Cidofovir Injection (initial posting 2/15/2013)
Citric Acid; Gluconolactone; Magnesium Carbonate Solution (Renacidin); Irrigation (initial posting 6/30/2012)
Copper Injection (Cupric Chloride) (initial posting 4/25/2013) 
Cyanocobalamin Injection 

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 D

Daunorubicin Hydrochloride Solution for Injection 
Denileukin diftitox (Ontak) injection (initial posting 9/22/2012)
Desmopressin Acetate Injection (DDAVP) (initial posting 5/7/2013) New! 
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (initial posting 1/15/2013)  
Dexrazoxane (Zinecard) Injection 
Dextrose Injection (initial posting 5/23/2012) Updated 5/20/2013 
Diazepam Injection 
Dipyridamole Injection (initial posting 7/24/2012) 
Dobutamine Hydrochloride Injection (initial posting 4/26/2013) Updated 5/20/2013 
Doxorubicin (adriamycin) lyophilized powder (initial posting 12/2/2011) 
Doxorubicin Liposomal Injection 
Doxycycline Hyclate (initial posting 1/18/2013) 

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 E

Edetate Calcium Disodium (Calcium Disodium Versenate) Injection (initial posting 10/12/2012) 
Epinephrine Injection (initial posting 4/27/2012) Updated 5/20/2013 
Epinephrine 1mg/mL (Preservative Free) (initial posting 6/21/2012) 
Ethiodol (ETHIODIZED OIL) ampules
Etomidate (Amidate) Injection (initial posting 2/9/2012)   Updated 5/20/2013 


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F

Fentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Injection Updated 5/20/2013 
Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection 4/25/2013  
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride Injection 4/29/2013 
Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol (Advair HFA) Inhalation Powder (initial posting date) - 10/17/2012)
Fosphenytoin Sodium (Cerebyx) Injection (initial posting 3/30/2012) 
Furosemide Injection (initial posting 6/20/2012)  Updated 5/20/2013 

 

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G

Gabapentin Enacarbil (Horizant) ER Tablet (initial posting 4/16/2013)
Gallium Nitrate Injection (Ganite) (initial posting 4/4/2012)

H

Heparin Sodium Premixes (initial posting 7/5/2012) Updated 5/20/2013 
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride (Dilaudid) Injection (initial posting 3/7/2012)  
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Tablets (initial posting 2/19/2013)  

 

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 I

Ibandronate sodium (Boniva) injection (initial posting 6/6/2012) 
Intravenous Fat Emulsion 
Isoniazid Tablets 
Isoniazid; Rifampin (Rifamate) Capsules  3/15/2013

 

K

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection Updated 5/20/2013 

 

L

Leucovorin Calcium Lyophilized Powder for Injection 
Leuprolide Acetate Injection 
Levothyroxine sodium (Levoxyl) Tablets (initial posting date - 3/15/2013) 
Lidocaine HCl, 4% Topical Solution (initial posting date - 2/12/2013)  4/10/2013
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Hydrochloride Injection (initial posting date - 2/22/2012) Updated 5/20/2013 
Liotrix (Thyrolar) Tablets
Lomustine Capsules (initial posting date - 5/9/2013) New!
Lorazepam (Ativan) Injection 
 

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M

Magnesium Sulfate Injection Updated 5/20/2013 
Mannitol Injection (Osmitrol, Resectisol) Injection (initial posting date - 12/21/2011) 
Mecasermin [rDNA origin] (Increlex) Injection (initial posting date - 4/26/2013) 
Methazolamide (Glauctabs, Neptazane) Tablets  
Methoxsalen (Oxsoralen) 1% topical lotion
Methyldopate HCL Injection 
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets (initial posting date - 2/19/2013)
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER Tablets (initial posting date - 2/19/2013)
Methylin Chewable Tablets (initial posting date - 2 /19/2013)
Metoclopramide (Reglan) Injection Updated 5/20/2013 
Midazolam HCL (Versed) Injection Updated  5/20/2013 
Morphine Sulfate Injection Updated 5/20/2013 
Morphine Sulfate (Astramorph PF, Duramorph, Infumorph) Injection (Preservative Free)    
Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and pediatric)    

 

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 N

Nalbuphine HCl (Nubain) Injection (initial posting 5/15/2012) Updated 5/20/2013 
Naloxone (Narcan) Injection (initial posting 2/22/2012) 
Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection (initial posting 1/14/2013) 
Nitroglycerin Ointment USP, 2% (Nitro-Bid) (Initial posting 10/23/2012) Updated 5/17/2013
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP (Ovcon 50 Tablets) (initial posting 4/16/2012)

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O

Ondansetron (Zofran) Injection 2 mg/mL Updated  5/20/2013 
Oseltamivir Phosphate (Tamiflu) for Oral Suspension (6mg/mL 60 mL) (Initial posting 1/10/2013)
 

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P

Pancuronium Bromide Injection Updated 5/20/2013 
Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection (initial posting 12/17/2012) 
Peginterferon Alfa-2a (Pegasys) Injection-Prefilled Syringes (initial posting 3/26/2012) 
Pentamidine isethionate inhalant (NebuPent) (initial posting 8/27/2012) 
Pentamidine isethionate for injection (Pentam 300) (initial posting 8/27/2012)  
Pilocarpine HCL Opthalmic Gel 4% (Pilopine HS) (initial posting 6/1/2012)
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP 2 mEq/mL  Updated 5/20/2013 
Potassium Chloride Injection 2 mEq/mL (initial posting 5/15/2012) Updated 5/20/2013 
Potassium Phosphate Injection  
Procainamide HCL Injection 
Prochlorperazine Injection (initial posting 1/30/2012) 
Promethazine Injection (initial posting 2/10/2012) 
Propofol (Diprivan) Injection (initial posting 4/5/2012) Updated  5/20/2013 
Pyridostigmine Bromide (Regnol) Injection 
 

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R

Reserpine Tablets (initial posting 4/17/2013)  
Rifampin for Injection (initial posting 3/22/2013) 

 

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S

Secretin Synthetic Human (ChiRhoStim) Injection (ChiRhoStim) (initial posting 6/15/2012)  
Selenium Injection 
Sodium Acetate Injection (initial posting 3/20/2012)  
Sodium benzoate and Sodium phenylacetate (Ammonul) Injection 
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection (initial posting 4/4/2012)  Updated 5/20/2013 
Sodium Chloride 0.9% (5.8mL and 20mL) (initial posting 5/4/2012) 
Sodium Chloride 23.4%  
Sodium Phosphate Injection  Updated 5/23/2013 
Succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin) Injection (initial posting 8/17/2012)  Updated  5/20/2013 
Sufentanil Citrate (Sufenta) Injection  
Sulfamethoxazole 80mg/trimethoprim 160mg/ml injection (SMX/TMP) Bactrim) 

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T

Technetium Tc99m Bicisate for Injection (Neurolite) (initial posting 5/4/2012)
Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi Kit for Injection (Cardiolite)  (initial posting 2/14/2012)
Telavancin (Vibativ) Injection 
Tetracycline Capsules
Thiotepa (Thioplex) for Injection  
Ticarcillin disodium/Clavulanic Potassium Injection (Timentin) (initial posting 8/16/12) 
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) Tablets 
Tobramycin Solution for Injection  
Trace Elements (initial posting 1/24/2013)
Tromethamine (Tham) Injection (initial posting 5/2/2012) 

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V

Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection, USP (initial posting 4/17/2013) Updated 5/20/2013 
Vinblastine Sulfate Injection (initial posting 1/31/2012)  
Vitamin A Palmitate (Aquasol A) Injection
Vitamin K Injection(initial posting 2/12/2013)   
    
  

Z

Zinc Injection (initial posting 2/15/2012) Updated 5/23/2013


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Drug NameCategoryDate First PostedDate Updated
Atracurium BesylateAnesthesia  
Atropine Sulfate InjectionAnesthesia  
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride InjectionAnesthesia  
Butorphanol Injection (Stadol)Anesthesia  
Chloroprocaine Injection (Nesacaine)Anesthesia  
Etomidate Injection (Amidate)Anesthesia  
Fospropofol disodium Injection (Lusedra)Anesthesia  
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection (Xylocaine)Anesthesia  
Lidocaine HCL, 4% Topical Solution (Laryng-O-Jet, LTA kit)Anesthesia  
Midazolam Injection (Versed)Anesthesia  
Pancuronium Bromide InjectionAnesthesia  
Propofol Injection (Diprivan)Anesthesia  
Succinylcholine Injection (Anectine, Quelicin)Anesthesia  
Alfentanil Injection (Alfenta)Analgesia and Addiction  
Buprenorphine Injection (Buprenex)Analgesia and Addiction  
Butorphanol injection (Stadol)Analgesia and Addiction  
Caffeine and Ergotamine Tartrate Tablet (Cafergot)Analgesia and Addiction  
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate InjectionAnalgesia and Addiction  
Fentanyl Citrate Injection (Sublimaze)Analgesia and Addiction  
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection (Dilaudid)Analgesia and Addiction  
Ketorolac InjectionAnalgesia and Addiction  
Methadone InjectionAnalgesia and Addiction  
Morphine Sulfate InjectionAnalgesia and Addiction  
Morphine Sulfate Injection (Preservative Free) (Astramorph PF, Duramorph, Infumorph)Analgesia and Addiction  
Nalbuphine HCL Injection (Nubain)Analgesia and Addiction  
Naloxone Injection (Narcan)Analgesia and Addiction  
Naltrexone Oral Tablets (Revia)Analgesia and Addiction  
Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Oral Tablet (Opana)Analgesia and Addiction  
Promethazine InjectionAnalgesia and Addiction  
Sufentanil Citrate Injection (Sufenta)Analgesia and Addiction  
Amikacin injectionAnti-Infective  
Bismuth subsalicylate; metronidazole; tetracycline hydrochloride (Helidac)Anti-Infective  
Erythromycin Lactobionate InjectionAnti-Infective  
Isoniazid TabletsAnti-Infective  
Pentamidine isethionate inhalant (NebuPent)Anti-Infective  
Pentamidine isethionate for injection (Pentam 300)Anti-Infective  
Sulfamethoxazole 80mg/trimethoprim 160mg/ml injection (SMX/TMP) (Bactrim)Anti-Infective  
Telavancin Injection (Vibativ)Anti-Infective  
Tetracycline CapsulesAnti-Infective  
Ticarcillin disodium/Clavulanic Potassium Injection (Timentin)Anti-Infective  
Tobramycin Solution for InjectionAnti-Infective  
Acyclovir Sodium InjectionAnti-Viral  
Foscarnet Sodium Injection (Foscavir)Anti-Viral  
Peginterferon alfa-2a Injection- Prefilled Syringes (Pegasys)Anti-Viral  
Bumetanide InjectionCardiovascular  
Dipyridamole InjectionCardiovascular  
Epinephrine InjectionCardiovascular  
Epinephrine Preservative FreeCardiovascular  
Furosemide InjectionCardiovascular  
Methyldopate InjectionCardiovascular  
Nitroglycerin Ointment USP, 2% (Nitro-BidCardiovascular  
Phentolamine Mesylate (Regitine)Cardiovascular  
Procainamide HCL InjectionCardiovascular  
 Dental  
Methoxsalen (Oxsoralen) 1% topical lotionDermatology  
Phentolamine Mesylate (Regitine)Dermatology  
Pilocarpine HCL Opthalmic Gel 4% (Pilopine HS)Dermatology  
Ammonium Chloride InjectionEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Corticorelin Ovine TriflutateEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Desmopressin Injection (DDAVP)Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Dextrose InjectionEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Edetate Calcium Disodium (Calcium Disodium Versenate) InjectionEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Liotrix Tablets (Thyrolar)Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP (Ovcon 50 Tablets)Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Potassium Chloride Injection 2mEq/mLEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Potassium Phosphate InjectionEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Secretin Synthetic Human Injection (ChiRhoStim)Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Sodium benzoate; Sodium phenylacetate Injection (Ammonul)Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Sodium Acetate InjectionEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Sodium Bicarbonate InjectionEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Sodium Chloride 0.9% (5.8mL and 20mL)Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Sodium Chloride 23.4%Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Tromethamine Injection (Tham)Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Vitamin A Palmitate (Aquasol A)Endocrinology and Metabolism  
Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione) Injection, EmulsionEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Zinc Chloride InjectionEndocrinology and Metabolism  
Amino Acid Products>Gastroenterology  
Chromic chloride InjectionGastroenterology  
Dextrose InjectionGastroenterology  
Intravenous Fat EmulsionGastroenterology  
Magnesium Sulfate InjectionGastroenterology  
Metoclopramide Injection (Reglan)Gastroenterology  
Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and Pediatric)Gastroenterology  
Ondansetron Injection 2mg/ml (Zofran)Gastroenterology  
Ondansetron Injection 32mg/50 mL premixed bagsGastroenterology  
Potassium Chloride Injection 2mEq/mLGastroenterology  
Potassium Phosphate InjectionGastroenterology  
Prochlorperazine InjectionGastroenterology  
Promethazine InjectionGastroenterology  
Selenium InjectionGastroenterology  
Sodium Acetate InjectionGastroenterology  
Sodium Bicarbonate InjectionGastroenterology  
Sodium Chloride 0.9% (5.8mL and 20mL)Gastroenterology  
Sodium Chloride 23.4%Gastroenterology  
Tromethamine Injection (Tham)Gastroenterology  
Vitamin A Palmitate (Aquasol A)Gastroenterology  
Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione) Injection, EmulsionGastroenterology  
Zinc Chloride InjectionGastroenterology  
Heparin Sodium PremixesHematology  
Ticlopidine Tablets (Ticlid)Hematology  
Sodium benzoate; Sodium phenylacetate (Ammonul) InjectionInborn Errors  
Barium Sulfate for SuspensionMedical Imaging  
Cardiolite, Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi for InjectionMedical Imaging  
Dipyridamole InjectionMedical Imaging  
Ethiodol ampules (Ethiodized Oil)Medical Imaging  
Neurolite, Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc99mMedical Imaging  
Bicisate for InjectionMedical Imaging  
Perflutren Lipid Microsphere (DEFINITY) InjectionMedical Imaging  
Atracurium BesylateNeurology  
Atropine Sulfate InjectionNeurology  
Caffeine and Ergotamine Tartrate Tablet (Cafergot)Neurology  
Diazepam InjectionNeurology  
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection (Cerebyx)Neurology  
Magnesium Sulfate InjectionNeurology  
Pancuronium Bromide InjectionNeurology  
Succinylcholine Injection (Anectine, Quelicin)Neurology  
Daunorubicin Hydrochloride Solution for InjectionOncology  
Denileukin diftitox (Ontak) injectionOncology  
Dexrazoxane Injection (Zinecard)Oncology  
Doxorubicin lyophilized powder (adriamycin)Oncology  
Doxorubicin Liposomal Injection (Doxil)Oncology  
Gallium Nitrate Injection (Ganite)Oncology  
Leucovorin Calcium Lyophilized Powder for InjectionOncology  
Leuprolide Acetate InjectionOncology  
Methotrexate InjectionOncology  
Mitomycin Powder for InjectionOncology  
Pentostatin for Injection (Nipent)Oncology  
Thiotepa for Injection (Thioplex)Oncology  
Thyrotropin alpha injection 1.1mg/vial (Thyrogen)Oncology  
Vinblastine Sulfate InjectionOncology  
Pilocarpine HCL Opthalmic Gel 4% (Pilopine HS)Ophthalmology  
Acetylcysteine Inhalation Solution and Rheumatology Epinephrine 1mg/ml InjectionPulmonary, Allergy  
Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol Inhalation Powder (Advair HFA)Pulmonary, Allergy  
Methazolamide Tablets (Glauctabs, Neptazane)Pulmonary, Allergy  
Methotrexate InjectionPulmonary, Allergy  
Promethazine InjectionPulmonary, Allergy  
Amphetamine Mixed Salts, ER capsules (Adderall XR)Psychiatry  
Amphetamine Mixed Salts Immediate-Release Tablets (Adderall)Psychiatry  
Dextroamphetamine Tablets (Dexedrine)Psychiatry  
Lorazepam Injection (Ativan)Psychiatry  
Nefazodone Tablets (Serzone)Psychiatry  
Prochlorperazine InjectionPsychiatry  
Ibandronate Sodium Injection (Boniva)Reproductive and Urologic  
Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection (Cetrotide)Reproductive and Urologic  
Citric Acid; Gluconolactone; MagnesiumReproductive and Urologic  
Carbonate Solution; Irrigation (Renacidin)Reproductive and Urologic  
Bumetanide InjectionRenal  
Furosemide InjectionRenal  
Viaspan Cold Storage Solution 1000 mL BagTransplant  
 Nonprescription  
Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium chlorideOthers  
Mannitol Injection (Osmitrol, Resectisol)Others  

 

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