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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
Acetohydroxamic Acid (Lithostat) Tablets	Resolved
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution (0.5%)	Resolved
Alitretinoin (Panretin) Gel	Resolved
Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (Erwinaze)	Currently in Shortage
Atenolol Tablets	Currently in Shortage
Atropine Sulfate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Belatacept (Nulojix) Lyophilized Powder for Injection	Currently in Shortage
Bleomycin Sulfate for Injection	Currently in Shortage
Caffeine Anhydrous (125mg/mL); Sodium Benzoate (125mg/mL) Injection	Resolved
Calcium Chloride Injection, USP	Currently in Shortage
Calcium Gluconate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Cefepime Injection	Currently in Shortage
Cefotaxime Sodium (Claforan) Injection	Currently in Shortage
Cefotetan Disodium Injection	Currently in Shortage
Ceftazidime and Avibactam (AVYCAZ) for Injection, 2.5g	Resolved
Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets	Resolved
Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution, USP	Currently in Shortage
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection	Resolved
Dexrazoxane Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dextrose 50% Injection	Currently in Shortage
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Disopyramide Phosphate (Norpace) Capsules	Currently in Shortage
Doxorubicin Lyophilized Powder for Injection	Resolved
Epinephrine Injection, 0.1 mg/mL	Currently in Shortage
Epinephrine Injection, 1 mg/mL	Resolved
Estradiol Valerate Injection, USP	Resolved
Ethiodized Oil (Lipiodol) Injection	Currently in Shortage
Etoposide Phosphate (Etopophos) Injection	Currently in Shortage
Fentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Injection	Currently in Shortage
Fomepizole Injection	Resolved
Gemifloxacin Mesylate (Factive) Tablets	Currently in Shortage
Hydroxyamphetamine Hydrobromide/Tropicamide (Paremyd)	Resolved
Imipenem and Cilastatin for Injection, USP	Currently in Shortage
Indigotindisulfonate Sodium (Indigo Carmine) Injection	Currently in Shortage
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Labetalol 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
Mecasermin [rDNA origin] (Increlex) Injection	Currently in Shortage
Methotrexate Sodium Injection	Currently in Shortage
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP	Currently in Shortage
Molindone Hydrochloride Tablets	Currently in Shortage
Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and Pediatric)	Currently in Shortage
Mupirocin Calcium Nasal Ointment	Currently in Shortage
Nimodipine (Nymalize) Oral Solution	Resolved
Nitrous Oxide, Gas	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
Penicillin G Procaine Injection	Currently in Shortage
Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions	Currently in Shortage
Piperacillin and Tazobactam (Zosyn) Injection	Currently in Shortage
Potassium Chloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Potassium Phosphate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Procainamide Hydrochloride Injection, USP	Currently in Shortage
Promethazine (Phenergan) Injection	Currently in Shortage
Ranitidine Injection, USP	Currently in Shortage
Rocuronium Bromide Injection	Currently in Shortage
Sacrosidase (Sucraid) Oral Solution	Currently in Shortage
Sclerosol Intrapleural Aerosol	Currently in Shortage
Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Transdermal System Patch	Currently in Shortage
Sincalide (Kinevac) Lyophilized Powder for Injection	Currently in Shortage
Sodium Acetate Injection, USP	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
Sterile Talc Powder	Currently in Shortage
Sufentanil Citrate (Sufenta) Injection	Resolved
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Nasal Spray	Resolved
Technetium Tc99m Succimer Injection (DMSA)	Currently in Shortage
Theophylline Extended Release Tablets and Capsules	Currently in Shortage
Tigecycline (Tygacil) Injection	Resolved
Tobramycin Injection	Resolved
Tolmetin Sodium Tablets, USP	Currently in Shortage
Trimipramine Maleate (SURMONTIL) Capsules	Resolved

Discontinuations Listed by Generic Name or Active Ingredient

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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.

Generic Name or Active Ingredient
Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Oral Suspension USP (Capital and Codeine)
Acitretin (Soriatane) Capsules
Alendronate Sodium Tablets USP
AMINOHIPPURATE SODIUM “PAH” (aminohippurate sodium)
Amiodarone HCL (Cordarone) Tablets
Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril Hydrochloride (Lotrel) Capsules
Ammonium Chloride Injection
Ampicillin Capsules
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Atropine Sulfate Injection
Azithromycin Tablets
Barium Sulfate (E-Z-CAT DRY) for Oral Suspension
Barium Sulfate (E-Z-CAT DRY) Powder for Suspension
Barium Sulfate for Suspension
Beclomenthasone Dipropionate HFA Inhalation Aerosol
Boceprevir (VICTRELIS) Capsules
Calcitonin-salmon [rDNA origin] (Fortical) Nasal Spray
Calcitriol 1 mcg/mL Injection
Canakinumab (Ilaris) Lyophilized Powder for Injection
Cefotaxime Sodium (Claforan) Injection
Cefuroxime Axetil (Ceftin) Oral Suspension
Chlorzoxazone (PARAFON FORTE DSC) 500 mg Caplets
Cholofrafin Meglumine (Iodipamide Meglumine) Injection
Cidofovir Injection
Colistimethate Sodium Injection
Cyclophosphamide Tablets
Cytarabine Liposome (DepoCyt) Injection
Daunorubicin Citrate Liposome Injection (DaunoXome)
Delavirdine Mesylate (RESCRIPTOR) Tablets
Denileukin Diftitox (Ontak) Injection
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets (ORTHO-CEPT)
Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets
Dextrose Injection USP, 70%
Diatrizoate Meglumine and Diatrizoate Sodium (MD-76R) Injection
Docetaxel Injection
Elvitegravir (VITEKTA) Tablets
Epinephrine Injection, 0.1 mg/mL
Epirubicin Hydrochloride Injection
Esterified Estrogens, USP (Menest) Tablets
Etomidate (Amidate) Injection
Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin (LIPTRUZET)
Famciclovir (Famvir) Tablets
Flurbiprofen Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP (OCUFEN)
Galantamine Tablets
Gentamicin Sulfate Injection, USP (premix products)
Glyburide Metformin Tablets
Glyburide Tablets
Imipenem and Cilastatin for Injection, USP
Indomethacin Capsules
Interferon Alfacon-1 (Infergen) Injection
Iodixanol (Visipaque) Injection
Iodoquinol (Yodoxin) Tablets
Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP
Levobunolol Hydrochloride
Levofloxacin (LEVAQUIN) Injection
Levofloxacin (LEVAQUIN) Oral Solution
Lindane Lotion, USP 1%
Lindane Shampoo, USP 1%
Lorazepam (Ativan) Injection
Mefloquine HCl Tablets
Mesna Injection
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets, USP
Miacalcin Nasal Spray (Calcitonin-Salmon)
Montelukast Sodium Oral Granules
Morphine Sulfate (Avinza) Extended Release Capsules
Naratriptan Hydrochloride Tablets
Nevirapine (Viramune) Extended Release Tablets
Nitroglycerin (NITRO-DUR)
Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose Injection
Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol Transdermal System (ORTHO EVRA)
Norethindrone and Mestranol ( Necon 1/50) Tablets USP
Octreotide Acetate (Sandostatin) Injection
Oxazepam Capsules
PEGINTRON (peginterferon alfa-2b) REDIPEN
Potiga (ezogabine) Tablets
Quazepam (Doral) Tablets
Reserpine Tablets
Risperidone Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP
Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablets
Spironolactone Tablets
Sumatriptan (Sumavel DosePro) Injection
Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens B (Enjuvia) Tablets
Technetium Tc99m Tetrofosmin (Myoview) for Injection
Telavancin (Vibativ) Injection
Telbivudine Tablets (TYZEKA)
Teniposide (Vumon) Injection
Ticarcillin disodium and clavulanate potassium (Timentin) Sterile Powder for Injection and Sterile Injection
Tositumomab and Iodine I 131 Tositumomab (Bexxar)
Tretinoin Cream (Tretin-X)
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide Injectable Suspension (Aristospan)
Vancomycin HCl Capsules
Zofran Oral Solution