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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.

Generic Name or Active Ingredient Status
Albuterol Sulfate Solution Currently in Shortage
Alprostadil Suppository Currently in Shortage
Amifostine Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Amino Acid Injection Currently in Shortage
Amoxapine Tablet Currently in Shortage
Amoxicillin Powder, For Suspension Currently in Shortage
Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablet Currently in Shortage
Amphetamine Suspension, Extended Release Resolved
Anagrelide Hydrochloride Capsule Resolved
Atropa Belladonna, Opium Suppository Currently in Shortage
Atropine Sulfate Injection Currently in Shortage
Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime Powder, For Solution Resolved
Azacitidine Injection Currently in Shortage
Azacitidine Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Azithromycin Monohydrate Solution/ Drops Resolved
Bazedoxifene Acetate, Estrogens, Conjugated Tablet, Film Coated Currently in Shortage
Belatacept Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Resolved
Bumetanide Injection Currently in Shortage
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Calcium Gluconate Injection Resolved
Capecitabine Tablet Currently in Shortage
Carboplatin Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Cefixime Capsule Currently in Shortage
Cefotaxime Sodium Injection Currently in Shortage
Cefotetan Disodium Injection Currently in Shortage
Cefotetan Disodium Injection, Powder, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Ceftazidime/Avibactam Injection Resolved
Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride Capsule Resolved
Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Chlorothiazide Suspension Resolved
Cilastatin Sodium, Imipenem Injection, Powder, For Solution Resolved
Cisplatin Injection Currently in Shortage
Clindamycin Phosphate Injection Currently in Shortage
Clindamycin Phosphate Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Clonazepam Tablet Currently in Shortage
Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum Ointment Currently in Shortage
Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution Currently in Shortage
Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution Currently in Shortage
Cytarabine Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Dacarbazine Injection Currently in Shortage
Desmopressin Acetate Spray Currently in Shortage
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection Currently in Shortage
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Dextrose Monohydrate Injection Currently in Shortage
Dextrose Monohydrate Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Dextrose Monohydrate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Anhydrous Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Diazepam Gel Currently in Shortage
Diflunisal Tablet, Film Coated Resolved
Difluprednate Emulsion Currently in Shortage
Digoxin Injection Currently in Shortage
Digoxin Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Dimercaprol Injection Currently in Shortage
Disopyramide Phosphate Capsule Currently in Shortage
Dobutamine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Dulaglutide Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Echothiophate Iodide Ophthalmic Solution Currently in Shortage
Edetate Calcium Disodium Injection Currently in Shortage
Enalaprilat Injection Currently in Shortage
Epinephrine Bitartrate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Epinephrine Injection Currently in Shortage
Epinephrine Injection Resolved
Erythromycin Ointment Currently in Shortage
Etomidate Injection Currently in Shortage
Fentanyl Citrate Injection Currently in Shortage
Floxuridine Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Resolved
Fluconazole Injection Currently in Shortage
Fludarabine Phosphate Injection Currently in Shortage
Fludrocortisone Acetate Tablet Resolved
Fluorescein Sodium Injection Currently in Shortage
Flurazepam Hydrochloride Capsule Currently in Shortage
Fluvoxamine Maleate Capsule, Extended Release Resolved
Furosemide Injection Currently in Shortage
Gentamicin Sulfate Injection Currently in Shortage
Guanfacine Hydrochloride Tablet Currently in Shortage
Heparin Sodium Injection Currently in Shortage
Heparin Sodium Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection, Powder, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection Resolved
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (1600000 Wamw) Insert Currently in Shortage
I.V. Fat Emulsion Currently in Shortage
Ibutilide Fumarate Injection, Solution Resolved
Indigotindisulfonate Sodium Injection Currently in Shortage
Iomeprol Injection, Solution Resolved
Iopromide Injection Resolved
Isoniazid Injection Resolved
Isoniazid Tablet Currently in Shortage
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Ketoprofen Capsule Resolved
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection Currently in Shortage
Ketorolac Tromethamine Tablet, Film Coated Currently in Shortage
Leucovorin Calcium Injection Currently in Shortage
Leuprolide Acetate Injection Resolved
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Solution Currently in Shortage
Liraglutide Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsule Currently in Shortage
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Tablet, Chewable Currently in Shortage
Lorazepam Injection Currently in Shortage
Loxapine Succinate Capsule Resolved
Lutetium Lu-177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Lutetium Oxodotreotide Lu-177 Injection Resolved
Mannitol Injection Currently in Shortage
Mannitol Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Mebrofenin Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Resolved
Mepivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Methadone Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Resolved
Methamphetamine Hydrochloride Tablet Currently in Shortage
Methotrexate Sodium Injection Currently in Shortage
Methotrexate Sodium Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Methotrexate Sodium Tablet Currently in Shortage
Methyldopa Tablet, Film Coated Currently in Shortage
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release Currently in Shortage
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection, Suspension Currently in Shortage
Metronidazole Injection Currently in Shortage
Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Misoprostol Tablet Resolved
Morphine Sulfate Injection Currently in Shortage
Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and Pediatric) Injection Currently in Shortage
Nefazodone Hydrochloride Tablet Resolved
Neomycin Sulfate Tablet Currently in Shortage
Nizatidine Capsule Currently in Shortage
Oxybutynin Chloride Syrup Currently in Shortage
Oxytocin Injection Resolved
Oxytocin Injection, Solution Resolved
Paclitaxel Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension Resolved
Palifermin Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Pantoprazole Sodium Injection, Powder, For Solution Resolved
Parathyroid Hormone Injection Currently in Shortage
Penicillin G Benzathine Injection, Suspension Currently in Shortage
Pentamidine Isethionate Inhalant Resolved
Pentostatin Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Resolved
Physostigmine Salicylate Injection Currently in Shortage
Potassium Acetate Injection, Solution, Concentrate Currently in Shortage
Potassium Chloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Potassium Chloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Prednisolone Acetate Suspension/ Drops Resolved
Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection Resolved
Protamine Sulfate Injection, Solution Resolved
Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet Currently in Shortage
Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet Currently in Shortage
Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Rifampin Capsule Currently in Shortage
Rifampin Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Rifapentine Tablet, Film Coated Currently in Shortage
Rivaroxaban Granule, For Suspension Resolved
Rocuronium Bromide Injection Currently in Shortage
Rocuronium Bromide Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Rocuronium Bromide Solution Currently in Shortage
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Semaglutide Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Sertraline Hydrochloride Solution Resolved
Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablet Resolved
Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated Resolved
Sildenafil Citrate For Suspension Resolved
Sildenafil Citrate Injection, Solution Resolved
Sildenafil Citrate Powder, For Suspension Resolved
Sildenafil Citrate Tablet, Film Coated Resolved
Sincalide Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Resolved
Sodium Acetate Injection Currently in Shortage
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Currently in Shortage
Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Currently in Shortage
Sodium Chloride 23.4% Injection Currently in Shortage
Sodium Chloride Injection Currently in Shortage
Sodium Chloride Irrigant Currently in Shortage
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous, Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Monohydrate Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Somatropin Injection Currently in Shortage
Somatropin Injection, Solution Currently in Shortage
Streptozocin Powder, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Succimer Capsule Resolved
Sucralfate Tablet Currently in Shortage
Sufentanil Citrate Injection Currently in Shortage
Sulfasalazine Tablet Currently in Shortage
Tacrolimus Capsule, Gelatin Coated Resolved
Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid Injection Resolved
Teprotumumab Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Resolved
Thiothixene Capsule Resolved
Tirzepatide Injection Currently in Shortage
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection, Suspension Currently in Shortage
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide Injection, Suspension Currently in Shortage
Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride Capsule Currently in Shortage
Valproate Sodium Injection Currently in Shortage
Vecuronium Bromide Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Currently in Shortage
Vinblastine Sulfate Injection Currently in Shortage
Water Injection Currently in Shortage
Water Irrigant Currently in Shortage
Zinc Acetate Capsule Resolved
Zolpidem Tartrate Tablet Resolved

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
Abacavir Sulfate Tablet, Film Coated
Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine Tablet, Film Coated
Abacavir Sulfate, Lamivudine, Zidovudine Tablet, Film Coated
Abiraterone Acetate Tablet
Acetic Acid Solution
Adalimumab Injection
Albuterol Sulfate Aerosol, Metered
Alclometasone Dipropionate Ointment
Aliskiren Hemifumarate, Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet, Film Coated
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Carbonate Liquid
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate Tablet, Chewable
Alvimopan Capsule
Aminocaproic Acid Solution
Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablet
Argatroban Injection, Solution
Aspirin, Dipyridamole Capsule, Extended Release
Atropa Belladonna, Opium Suppository
Azacitidine Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Beclomethasone Dipropionate Monohydrate Spray, Suspension
Belantamab Mafodotin Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Benzonatate Capsule
Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, Augmented
Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene Ointment
Bivalirudin Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
BOSENTAN TABLET
Bosentan Tablet, Film Coated
Brompheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Syrup
Budesonide Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets
Budesonide Suspension
Bumetanide Injection
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection
Butenafine Hydrochloride Cream
Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate Tablet, Film Coated
Calcitonin Salmon Spray, Metered
Calcium Acetate Solution
Capreomycin Sulfate Injection, Powder, For Solution
Carbamazepine Suspension
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone Suspension/ Drops
Ciprofloxacin Injection, Solution
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection
Cladribine Injection
Clindamycin Phosphate Injection, Solution
Clobazam Tablet
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment
Clomipramine Hydrochloride Capsule
Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release
Clozapine Tablet, Orally Disintegrating
Colestipol Hydrochloride Granule, For Suspension
Cortisone Acetate Tablet
Dalfopristin, Quinupristin Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Daptomycin Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Dasabuvir Sodium; Ombitasvir; Paritaprevir; Ritonavir Tablet, Extended Release
Daunorubicin Hydrochloride Injection, Solution
Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated
Desmopressin Acetate Tablet
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Tablet, Extended Release
Dexamethasone, Tobramycin Suspension/ Drops
Diazepam Solution, Concentrate
Diclofenac Sodium Gel
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution
Didanosine Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets
Dipyridamole Tablet, Film Coated
Dolutegravir Sodium Tablet, Film Coated
Doxepin Hydrochloride Solution
Doxercalciferol Capsule
Doxercalciferol Capsule, Liquid Filled
Efavirenz Capsule, Gelatin Coated
Epinastine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops
EPINEPHRINE SOLUTION
Eptifibatide Injection, Solution
Esomeprazole Sodium Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Estramustine Phosphate Sodium Capsule
Ethacrynate Sodium Powder, For Solution
Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone/Ferrous Fumarate Tablet
Etodolac Tablet, Coated
Exemestane Tablet, Film Coated
Famotidine, Ibuprofen Tablet, Coated
Famotidine, Ibuprofen Tablet, Film Coated
Fluconazole Tablet
Flumazenil Injection, Solution
Fluocinonide Gel
Fluocinonide Ointment
Fluocinonide Solution
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated
Fluticasone Propionate Aerosol, Metered
Fluticasone Propionate Cream
Fluticasone Propionate Powder, Metered
Fosamprenavir Calcium Suspension
Fosamprenavir Calcium Tablet, Film Coated
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, Solution
Furosemide Injection
Gallium Citrate Ga-67 Injection
Gatifloxacin Solution/ Drops
Gemifloxacin Mesylate Tablet
Glimepiride Tablet
Glipizide Tablet, Extended Release
Glucagon Hydrochloride Injection, Powder, For Solution
Glucagon Injection
Glucagon Injection, Solution
Glyburide Tablet
Glycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution
Glycopyrrolate Solution
Granisetron Hydrochloride Injection, Solution
Halobetasol Propionate Cream
Histrelin Acetate Implant
Hyaluronidase Injection, Ovine
Hyaluronidase, Ovine Injection, Solution
Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone Tablet, Film Coated
Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository
Hydroxyamphetamine Hydrobromide, Tropicamide Solution
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablet, Film Coated
Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsule
Hyoscyamine Sulfate Injection, Solution
Ibrutinib Tablet, Film Coated
Imipramine Hydrochloride Tablet
Indomethacin Sodium Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Insulin Lispro Injection, Suspension
Interferon Beta-1b Injection
Iobenguane I-131 Injection, Solution
Iopamidol Injection, Solution
Itraconazole Capsule
Itraconazole Solution
Lamivudine Solution
Lamivudine Tablet, Film Coated
Lamivudine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablet, Film Coated
Lidocaine Patch
Lindane Shampoo, Suspension
Linezolid Injection, Solution
Linezolid Tablet, Film Coated
Liothyronine Sodium Injection
Lithium Citrate Solution
Lixisenatide Injection
Lixisenatide Injection, Solution
Lorazepam Injection
Loxapine Succinate Capsule
Maraviroc Tablet, Film Coated
Megestrol Acetate Suspension
Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule
Memantine Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release
Memantine Hydrochloride Tablet
Mepivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution
Mesalamine Suppository
Metaxalone Tablet
Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Methimazole Tablet
Methotrexate Injection
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet
Methylprednisolone Tablet
Metronidazole Gel
Metronidazole Injection, Solution
Metronidazole Tablet, Film Coated
Minocycline Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release
Mirtazapine Tablet, Orally Disintegrating
Misoprostol Tabet
Montelukast Sodium Granule
Montelukast Sodium Granules
Morphine Sulfate Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Moxetumomab Pasudotox Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride Tablet
Mycophenolate Sodium Tablet, Delayed Release
Nafcillin Sodium Injection, Powder, For Solution
Naratriptan Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated
Nateglinide Tablet, Coated
Nedocromil Sodium Solution/ Drops
Nicotine Inhalant
Nifedipine Capsule
Nystatin Ointment
Omacetaxine Mepesuccinate Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir Tablet
Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, For Suspension
Oxandrolone Tablet
Oxaprozin Tablet
Oxcarbazepine Suspension
Oxybutynin Chloride Gel
Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet
Paliperidone Tablet, Extended Release
Penicillin G Procaine Injection, Suspension
Piroxicam Capsule
Podofilox Solution
Polymyxin B Sulfate, Trimethoprim Sulfate Solution/ Drops
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsule
Prednicarbate Ointment
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Solution
Pregabalin Capsule
Procainamide Hydrochloride Injection, Solution
Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection
Promethazine Hydrochloride Tablet
Ranolazine Tablet, Extended Release
Ranolazine Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Rifampin Capsule
Risedronate Sodium Hemi-pentahydrate, Risedronate Sodium Monohydrate Tablet, Film Coated
Risperdone Tablet
Risperidone Tablet
Ritonavir Solution
Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablet, Film Coated
Samarium Sm-153 Lexidronam Pentasodium Injection, Solution
Saxagliptin Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated
Selenium Sulfide Lotion
Silodosin Capsule, Gelatin Coated
Somatropin Injection
Spironolactone Tablet, Film Coated
Sulfacetamide Sodium Solution/ Drops
Sumatriptan Spray
Sumatriptan Succinate Injection
Talc Aerosol, Powder
Testosterone Cypionate Injection
Testosterone Gel
Testosterone Gel, Metered
Testosterone Patch
Thallous Chloride Tl-201 Injection, Solution
Tipranavir Solution
Tirofiban Hydrochloride Injection, Solution
Tizanidine Hydrochloride Capsule
Tizanidine Hydrochloride Tablet
Tranexamic Acid Tablet
Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride Capsule
Umbralisib Tosylate Tablet, Film Coated
Ursodiol Tablet
Ursodiol Tablet, Film Coated
Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Verapamil Hydrochloride Tablet
Voriconazole Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution
Voriconazole Tablet, Film Coated
Zafirlukast Tablet, Coated
Zoledronic Acid Injection, Solution, Concentrate
Zolmitriptan Tablet
Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating

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