FDA Drug Shortages
Current and Resolved Drug Shortages and Discontinuations Reported to FDA
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A drug receives Resolved status when the Drug Shortages Staff (DSS) determines that the market is covered, based on information from all manufacturers. The market is considered covered when supply is available from at least one manufacturer to cover total market demand. However, some manufacturers may not have all presentations available. DSS monitors the supply of products with Resolved status. For the most current supply information, contact the manufacturers.
Discontinuations Listed by Generic Name or Active Ingredient
Companies are required under Section 506C of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (as amended by the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act) to notify FDA of a permanent discontinuance of certain drug products, six months in advance, or if that is not possible, as soon as practicable. These drugs include those that are life-supporting, life-sustaining or 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. The discontinuations listed on the site reflect information received from manufacturers and are for informational purposes only.
Analgesia/Addiction
- Etomidate (Amidate) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Fentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Indomethacin Capsules (Discontinuation)
- Morphine Sulfate (Avinza) Extended Release Capsules (Discontinuation)
- Promethazine (Phenergan) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Sufentanil Citrate (Sufenta) Injection (Resolved)
- Tolmetin Sodium Tablets, USP (Currently in Shortage)
Anesthesia
- Atropine Sulfate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Atropine Sulfate Injection (Discontinuation)
- Epinephrine Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Etomidate (Amidate) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection with Epinephrine (Currently in Shortage)
- Nitrous Oxide, Gas (Currently in Shortage)
- Rocuronium Bromide Injection (Currently in Shortage)
Anti-Infective
- Ampicillin Capsules (Discontinuation)
- Cefepime Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Cefotaxime Sodium (Claforan) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Cefotaxime Sodium (Claforan) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Cefotetan Disodium Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets (Resolved)
- Gemifloxacin Mesylate (Factive) Tablets (Currently in Shortage)
- Imipenem and Cilastatin for Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Imipenem and Cilastatin for Injection, USP (Discontinuation)
- Levofloxacin (LEVAQUIN) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Mefloquine HCl Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Mupirocin Calcium Nasal Ointment (Currently in Shortage)
- Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Penicillin G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine (Bicillin C-R) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Penicillin G Procaine Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Piperacillin and Tazobactam (Zosyn) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Telavancin (Vibativ) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Ticarcillin disodium and clavulanate potassium (Timentin) Sterile Powder for Injection and Sterile Injection (Discontinuation)
- Tigecycline (Tygacil) Injection (Resolved)
- Tobramycin Injection (Resolved)
Antiviral
- Cidofovir Injection (Discontinuation)
- Delavirdine Mesylate (RESCRIPTOR) Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Elvitegravir (VITEKTA) Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Famciclovir (Famvir) Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Interferon Alfacon-1 (Infergen) Injection (Discontinuation)
- PEGINTRON (peginterferon alfa-2b) REDIPEN (Discontinuation)
- Telbivudine Tablets (TYZEKA) (Discontinuation)
Cardiovascular
- Amiodarone HCL (Cordarone) Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril Hydrochloride (Lotrel) Capsules (Discontinuation)
- Calcium Gluconate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Disopyramide Phosphate (Norpace) Capsules (Currently in Shortage)
- Epinephrine Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Epinephrine Injection, 0.1 mg/mL (Currently in Shortage)
- Epinephrine Injection, 0.1 mg/mL (Discontinuation)
- Epinephrine Injection, 1 mg/mL (Resolved)
- Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin (LIPTRUZET) (Discontinuation)
- Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP (Discontinuation)
- Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Nitroglycerin (NITRO-DUR) (Discontinuation)
- Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose Injection (Discontinuation)
- Procainamide Hydrochloride Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Reserpine Tablets (Discontinuation)
Dental
Dermatology
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (Resolved)
- Lindane Lotion, USP 1% (Discontinuation)
- Lindane Shampoo, USP 1% (Discontinuation)
- Tretinoin Cream (Tretin-X) (Discontinuation)
Endocrinology/Metabolism
- Alendronate Sodium Tablets USP (Discontinuation)
- Ammonium Chloride Injection (Discontinuation)
- Calcium Gluconate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Dextrose 50% Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Estradiol Valerate Injection, USP (Resolved)
- Glyburide Metformin Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Glyburide Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Liotrix (Thyrolar) Tablets (Currently in Shortage)
- Mecasermin [rDNA origin] (Increlex) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Miacalcin Nasal Spray (Calcitonin-Salmon) (Discontinuation)
- Octreotide Acetate (Sandostatin) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Potassium Chloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Phosphate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Transdermal System Patch (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 23.4% Injection (Currently in Shortage)
Gastroenterology
- Calcium Chloride Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Calcium Gluconate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (Resolved)
- Dextrose 50% Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and Pediatric) (Currently in Shortage)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix) Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Chloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Phosphate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Promethazine (Phenergan) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Ranitidine Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Sacrosidase (Sucraid) Oral Solution (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 23.4% Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Zofran Oral Solution (Discontinuation)
Hematology
- Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (Erwinaze) (Currently in Shortage)
- Bleomycin Sulfate for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (Resolved)
Inborn Errors
- Sacrosidase (Sucraid) Oral Solution (Currently in Shortage)
Medical Imaging
- Barium Sulfate for Suspension (Discontinuation)
- Ethiodized Oil (Lipiodol) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Indigotindisulfonate Sodium (Indigo Carmine) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Sincalide (Kinevac) Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Technetium Tc99m Succimer Injection (DMSA) (Currently in Shortage)
Musculoskeletal
- Calcitonin-salmon [rDNA origin] (Fortical) Nasal Spray (Discontinuation)
Neurology
- Atropine Sulfate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Atropine Sulfate Injection (Discontinuation)
- Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Galantamine Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Naratriptan Hydrochloride Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Nimodipine (Nymalize) Oral Solution (Resolved)
- Quazepam (Doral) Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Transdermal System Patch (Currently in Shortage)
- Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Nasal Spray (Resolved)
Oncology
- Alitretinoin (Panretin) Gel (Resolved)
- Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (Erwinaze) (Currently in Shortage)
- Bleomycin Sulfate for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Cyclophosphamide Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Daunorubicin Citrate Liposome Injection (DaunoXome) (Discontinuation)
- Denileukin Diftitox (Ontak) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Doxorubicin Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Resolved)
- Epirubicin Hydrochloride Injection (Discontinuation)
- Ethiodized Oil (Lipiodol) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Etoposide Phosphate (Etopophos) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Leucovorin Calcium Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Mesna Injection (Discontinuation)
- Methotrexate Sodium Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Teniposide (Vumon) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Tositumomab and Iodine I 131 Tositumomab (Bexxar) (Discontinuation)
Ophthalmology
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (Resolved)
- Epinephrine Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Flurbiprofen Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP (OCUFEN) (Discontinuation)
- Levobunolol Hydrochloride (Discontinuation)
Other
- Calcium Gluconate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Dextrose Injection USP, 70% (Discontinuation)
- Fomepizole Injection (Resolved)
- Iodoquinol (Yodoxin) Tablets (Discontinuation)
- L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Mesna Injection (Discontinuation)
- Quazepam (Doral) Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Sincalide (Kinevac) Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags (Currently in Shortage)
Pediatric
- Ammonium Chloride Injection (Discontinuation)
- Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (Erwinaze) (Currently in Shortage)
- Atropine Sulfate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Atropine Sulfate Injection (Discontinuation)
- Bleomycin Sulfate for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Calcium Chloride Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Calcium Gluconate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Canakinumab (Ilaris) Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Discontinuation)
- Cefepime Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Cefotaxime Sodium (Claforan) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Cefotaxime Sodium (Claforan) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets (Resolved)
- Cidofovir Injection (Discontinuation)
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (Resolved)
- Dextrose 50% Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Doxorubicin Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Resolved)
- Epinephrine Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Fentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Imipenem and Cilastatin for Injection, USP (Discontinuation)
- L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Leucovorin Calcium Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection with Epinephrine (Currently in Shortage)
- Liotrix (Thyrolar) Tablets (Currently in Shortage)
- Lorazepam (Ativan) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Mecasermin [rDNA origin] (Increlex) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Mefloquine HCl Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets, USP (Discontinuation)
- Montelukast Sodium Oral Granules (Discontinuation)
- Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and Pediatric) (Currently in Shortage)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix) Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Penicillin G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine (Bicillin C-R) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions (Currently in Shortage)
- Piperacillin and Tazobactam (Zosyn) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Chloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Promethazine (Phenergan) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Reserpine Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Risperidone Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP (Discontinuation)
- Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 23.4% Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Sufentanil Citrate (Sufenta) Injection (Resolved)
- Teniposide (Vumon) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Theophylline Extended Release Tablets and Capsules (Currently in Shortage)
- Tobramycin Injection (Resolved)
Psychiatry
- Aripiprazole (Abilify) (Discontinuation)
- Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Lorazepam (Ativan) Injection (Discontinuation)
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets, USP (Discontinuation)
- Risperidone Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP (Discontinuation)
- Trimipramine Maleate (SURMONTIL) Capsules (Resolved)
Pulmonary/Allergy
- Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution (0.5%) (Resolved)
- Calcium Gluconate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (Resolved)
- Epinephrine Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Epinephrine Injection, 0.1 mg/mL (Currently in Shortage)
- Epinephrine Injection, 0.1 mg/mL (Discontinuation)
- Epinephrine Injection, 1 mg/mL (Resolved)
- Montelukast Sodium Oral Granules (Discontinuation)
- Promethazine (Phenergan) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Sclerosol Intrapleural Aerosol (Currently in Shortage)
- Sterile Talc Powder (Currently in Shortage)
- Theophylline Extended Release Tablets and Capsules (Currently in Shortage)
Renal
- Acetohydroxamic Acid (Lithostat) Tablets (Resolved)
- AMINOHIPPURATE SODIUM “PAH” (aminohippurate sodium) (Discontinuation)
- Calcitriol 1 mcg/mL Injection (Discontinuation)
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (Resolved)
- Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions (Currently in Shortage)
- Procainamide Hydrochloride Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
Reproductive
- Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets (ORTHO-CEPT) (Discontinuation)
- Norethindrone and Mestranol ( Necon 1/50) Tablets USP (Discontinuation)
- Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens B (Enjuvia) Tablets (Discontinuation)
Rheumatology
- Canakinumab (Ilaris) Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Discontinuation)
- Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Triamcinolone Hexacetonide Injectable Suspension (Aristospan) (Discontinuation)
Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and Pediatric) (Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Chloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Acetate Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 23.4% Injection (Currently in Shortage)
Transplant
- Belatacept (Nulojix) Lyophilized Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
Urology
New
June 21, 2017
- Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution, USP (Currently in Shortage)
June 12, 2017
- Mefloquine HCl Tablets (Discontinuation)
June 09, 2017
- Epirubicin Hydrochloride Injection (Discontinuation)
May 31, 2017
- Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
May 22, 2017
- Galantamine Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Glyburide Metformin Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Glyburide Tablets (Discontinuation)
- Indomethacin Capsules (Discontinuation)
Updated
June 28, 2017
- Indigotindisulfonate Sodium (Indigo Carmine) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix) Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
June 26, 2017
- Potassium Chloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags (Currently in Shortage)
June 23, 2017
- Atropine Sulfate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Calcium Chloride Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Cefepime Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Dextrose 50% Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Epinephrine Injection, 0.1 mg/mL (Currently in Shortage)
- Fentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Imipenem and Cilastatin for Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection with Epinephrine (Currently in Shortage)
- Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and Pediatric) (Currently in Shortage)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix) Powder for Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Piperacillin and Tazobactam (Zosyn) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Phosphate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Rocuronium Bromide Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Acetate Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
June 22, 2017
- Penicillin G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine (Bicillin C-R) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Penicillin G Procaine Injection (Currently in Shortage)
June 21, 2017
- Calcium Gluconate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Cefepime Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection with Epinephrine (Currently in Shortage)
- Methotrexate Sodium Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP (Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Chloride Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Phosphate Injection (Currently in Shortage)
- Rocuronium Bromide Injection (Currently in Shortage)
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