FDA Drug Shortages

Current and Resolved Drug Shortages and Discontinuations Reported to FDA

Current/Resolved Shortages
Discontinuations
Therapeutic Categories
New and Updated

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.

Generic Name or Active Ingredient	Status
Albuterol Sulfate Solution	Currently in Shortage
Amino Acid Injection	Currently in Shortage
Amoxicillin Powder, For Suspension	Resolved
Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablet	Currently in Shortage
Atropine Sulfate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Azacitidine Injection	Currently in Shortage
Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment	Currently in Shortage
Bumetanide Injection	Currently in Shortage
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Carboplatin Injection	Currently in Shortage
Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution	Currently in Shortage
Clindamycin Phosphate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Clonazepam Tablet	Currently in Shortage
Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate	Currently in Shortage
Desmopressin Acetate Spray	Currently in Shortage
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dextrose Monohydrate 10% Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dextrose Monohydrate 5% Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dextrose Monohydrate 70% Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dobutamine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dulaglutide Injection	Resolved
Echothiophate Iodide Ophthalmic Solution	Currently in Shortage
Epinephrine Bitartrate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Etomidate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Fentanyl Citrate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Flurazepam Hydrochloride Capsule	Currently in Shortage
Furosemide Injection	Currently in Shortage
Heparin Sodium Injection	Currently in Shortage
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Hydroxocobalamin Injection	Currently in Shortage
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (1600000 Wamw) Insert	Currently in Shortage
Indocyanine Green Injection	Resolved
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection	Resolved
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection	Currently in Shortage
Lactated Ringers Injection	Currently in Shortage
Leucovorin Calcium Injection	Resolved
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Solution	Resolved
Liraglutide Injection	Currently in Shortage
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsule	Currently in Shortage
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Tablet, Chewable	Currently in Shortage
Lorazepam Injection	Currently in Shortage
Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet	Resolved
Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride Tablet	Currently in Shortage
Methotrexate Sodium Injection	Currently in Shortage
Methylphenidate Film, Extended Release	Currently in Shortage
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release	Currently in Shortage
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Metronidazole Injection	Currently in Shortage
Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Morphine Sulfate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Naltrexone Hydrochloride Tablet	Currently in Shortage
Nitroglycerin Injection	Currently in Shortage
Oxazepam Capsule	Resolved
Parathyroid Hormone Injection	Currently in Shortage
Peginterferon alfa-2a Injection	Currently in Shortage
Penicillin G Benzathine Injection	Currently in Shortage
Peritoneal Dialysis Solution	Resolved
Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Propranolol Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet	Currently in Shortage
Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet	Currently in Shortage
Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Rifampin Capsule	Currently in Shortage
Rifampin Injection	Currently in Shortage
Rifapentine Tablet, Film Coated	Currently in Shortage
Riluzole Oral Suspension	Currently in Shortage
Rocuronium Bromide Injection	Currently in Shortage
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Sodium Acetate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection	Resolved
Sodium Chloride 0.9% Irrigation	Resolved
Sodium Chloride 23.4% Injection	Resolved
Somatropin Injection	Resolved
Sterile Water Injection	Currently in Shortage
Sterile Water Irrigant	Currently in Shortage
Streptozocin Powder, For Solution	Currently in Shortage
Sufentanil Citrate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Technetium TC-99M Pyrophosphate Kit Injection	Currently in Shortage
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection	Currently in Shortage
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide Injection	Currently in Shortage
Valproate Sodium Injection	Currently in Shortage

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.

Withdrawal notifications can be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov

Generic Name or Active Ingredient
Acyclovir Ointment
Adalimumab-adaz Injection
Adalimumab-adbm Injection
Adefovir Dipivoxil Tablet
Albuterol Sulfate Syrup
Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsule
Amantadine Hydrochloride Tablet
Ambrisentan Tablet
Aminocaproic Acid Tablet
Amlodipine Besylate; Benazepril Hydrochloride Capsule
Amlodipine Besylate; Hydrochlorothiazide; Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablet
Amphotericin B Injection
Atazanavir Sulfate Capsule
Atazanavir Sulfate Oral Powder
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride Capsule
Atropine Sulfate Injection
Azelaic Acid Gel
Azelastine Hydrochloride; Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray
Azithromycin for Suspension
Azithromycin Injection
Baclofen Tablet
Benazepril Hydrochloride Tablet
Bendamustine Hydrochloride Injection
Bezlotoxumab Injection
Bleomycin Sulfate Injection
Bosentan Tablet
Brexanolone Solution
Bumetanide Tablet
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection
Candesartan Cilexetil Tablet
Carbamazepine Tablet
Carboplatin Injection
Caspofungin Acetate Injection
Celecoxib Capsule
Cholestyramine Powder
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection
Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsule
Clindamycin Phosphate; Benzoyl Peroxide Gel
Cyanocobalamin Injection
Cyclosporine Oral Solution
Dapagliflozin; Saxaglipitin Hydrochloride Tablet
Daprodustat Tablet
Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablet
Desmopressin Acetate Injection
Desonide Cream
Desonide Lotion
Digoxin Tablet
Divalproex Sodium Tablet, Delayed Release
Dobutamine Hydrochloride Injection
Docetaxel Injection
Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablet
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
Doxycycline Hyclate Tablet
Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol Tablet
Duloxetine Hydrochloride Capsule, Delayed Release
Edaravone Injection
Epoprostenol Sodium Injection
Erythromycin Topical Gel
Esterified Estrogens Tablet
Eszopiclone Tablet
Ethinyl Estradiol; Ethinyl Diacetate Tablet
Ethinyl Estradiol; Etonogestrel Ring
Ethinyl Estradiol; Norethindrone Tablet, Chewable
Ethionamide Tablet
Exenatide Synthetic Injectable Suspension, Extended Release
Exenatide Synthetic Injection
Ezetimibe Tablet
Ezetimibe; Simvastatin Tablet
Febuxostat Tablet
Fentanyl Citrate Tablet
Fentanyl Citrate Troche/Lozenge
Finasteride Tablet
Fluconazole Tablet
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Capsule
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride Tablet
Flurbiprofen Tablet
Fluticasone Propionate; Salmeterol Xinafoate Powder
Gefitinib Tablet
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride Injection
Glipizide Tablet, Extended Release
Glyburide Tablet
Haloperidol Decanoate Injection
Heparin Sodium Injection
Homatropine Methylbromide and Hydrocodone Bitartrate Syrup
Hydrocortisone Cream
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection
Ibandronate Sodium Injection
Ibutilide Fumarate Injection
Idarubicin Hydrochloride Injection
Imatinib Mesylate Tablet
Indium In-111 Chloride Injection
Insulin Aspart Injection
Insulin Aspart Protamine and Insulin Aspart Mix 70/30 Injectable Suspension
Insulin Degludec Injection
Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection
Isoniazid Tablet
Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablet
Levalbuterol Hydrochloride Solution
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablet
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection
Lidocaine Ointment
Lidocaine Patch
Linezolid Solution
Lodoxamide Tromethamine Solution
Memantine Hydrochloride Tablet
Methotrexate Injection
Methotrexate Sodium Injection
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection
Metoprolol Tartrate Tablet
Midodrine Hydrochloride Tablet
Minocycline Hydrochloride Capsule
Minocycline Hydrochloride Tablet
Mitomycin Injection
Montelukast Sodium Granule
Morphine Sulfate Injection
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsule
Nystatin Topical Powder
Obeticholic Acid Tablet
Ondansetron Hydrochloride Tablet
Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsule
Oxaliplatin Injection
Oxaprozin Tablet
Oxybutynin Chloride Tablet
Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution
Palivizumab Injection
Pantoprazole Sodium Injection
Pemetrexed Ditromethamine Injection
Phentermine Hydrochloride Tablet
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Tablet
Pimecrolimus Cream
Pirfenidone Capsule
Potassium Chloride Capsule, Extended Release
Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release
Potassium Citrate Tablet, Extended Release
Pravastatin Sodium Tablet
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsule
Propafenone Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release
Ramelteon Tablet
Ramipril Capsule
Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablet
Silodosin Capsule
Silver Nitrate Solution
Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection
Somatropin Injection
Sumatriptan Nasal Spray
Talazoparib Tosylate Capsule
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule
Tbo-filgrastim Injection
Telmisartan Tablet
Teriflunomide Tablet
Testosterone Cypionate Injection
Testosterone Gel; Gel, Metered
Tiagabine Hydrochloride Tablet
Tigecycline Injection
Tobramycin Solution
Tolterodine Tartrate Capsule, Extended Release
Tolterodine Tartrate Tablet
Topiramate Capsule, Extended Release
Travoprost Solution/Drops
Tretinoin Cream
Ursodiol Tablet
Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection
Varenicline Tartrate Tablet
Vecuronium Bromide Injection
Verapamil Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release
Voriconazole Tablet
Voxelotor Tablet
Zileuton Tablet