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Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment Shortage

Please see the following information about the current Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment supply shortage.

FDA statement: Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment Shortage (FDA Archive)
Bausch and Lomb information: 1-800-323-0000
Fera Pharmaceutical, LLC information: (414) 434-6604
CDC Guidance on Shortage of Erythromycin (0.5%) Ophthalmic Ointment

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