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Potassium Chloride Concentrate Injection
Status: Currently in Shortage
»Date first posted:
11/02/2021
»Therapeutic Categories: Endocrinology/Metabolism; Gastroenterology; Pediatric; Total Parenteral Nutrition
B. Braun Medical Inc. (Revised 01/06/2023)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (2 mEq K /mL) 250mL bulk package Catalog# S9402-11(NDC 0264-1940-20) | Inventory depleted. | Discontinuation of manufacturing | Discontinuation of manufacturing |
| Concentrated Potassium Chloride Injection USP 250 mL Plastic Bag P9402 (NDC 0264-1944-20) | Available. On 100% allocation to existing customers. | Other |
Baxter Healthcare (Reverified 03/01/2023)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mEq/100 mL in VIAFLEX Plastic Container; Product Code 2B0826 (NDC 0338-0709-48) | Available on allocation | Demand increase for the drug | |
| 10 mEq/50 mL in VIAFLEX Plastic Container; Product Code 2B0821 (NDC 0338-0705-41) | Available on allocation | Demand increase for the drug | |
| 20 mEq/100 mL in VIAFLEX Plastic Container; Product Code 2B0827 (NDC 0338-0705-48) | Limited Supply on Allocation; Recovery late June 2022 | Demand increase for the drug | |
| 20 mEq/50 mL in VIAFLEX Plastic Container; Product Code 2B0822 (NDC 0338-0703-41) | Limited Supply on Allocation; Recovery mid-July 2022 | Demand increase for the drug | |
| 40 mEq/100 mL in VIAFLEX Plastic Container; Product Code 2B0824 (NDC 0338-0703-48) | Available on allocation |
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC (Revised 03/10/2023)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 mEq per 30 mL (2 mEq per mL), Multi dose, plastic vial, (NDC 63323-967-30) | Backordered. Next release not available at this time. | Check wholesalers for inventory | Manufacturing delays |
| 10 mEq per 5 mL(2 mEq per mL), Single dose, plastic vial, (NDC 63323-965-05) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | Manufacturing delays |
| 20 mEq per 10 mL (2 mEq per mL), Single dose, plastic vial, (NDC 63323-965-10) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | Manufacturing delays |
| 40 mEq per 20 mL (2 mEq per mL), Single dose, plastic vial, (NDC 63323-965-20) | Backordered. Next release not available at this time. | Check wholesalers for inventory | Manufacturing delays |
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company (Reverified 03/17/2023)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mEq/5 mL (2 mEq/mL) Single Dose Glass Fliptop Vial (NDC 0409-6635-01) | Available | Other | |
| 20 mEq/10 mL (2 mEq/mL) Single Dose Plastic Fliptop Vial (NDC 0409-6651-06) | Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: June 2023; Estimated Recovery: December 2023 | Demand Increase for the drug | |
| 40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL) Single Dose Plastic Fliptop Vial (NDC 00409-6653-05) | Available | Other |
ICU Medical, Inc. (Reverified 03/16/2023)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride Injection, 20 mEq/50 mL (Legacy Hospira NDC 0409-7077-14) (ICU Medical NDC 0990-7077-14) | Available | ICU Medical acquired these products from Hospira, a Pfizer company. For questions or inquiries regarding these Hospira labeled products, please contact ICU Medical. | |
| Potassium Chloride Injection, 10 mEq/100 mL (Legacy Hospira NDC 0409-7074-26) (ICU Medical NDC 0990-7074-26) | Available | ICU Medical acquired these products from Hospira, a Pfizer company. For questions or inquiries regarding these Hospira labeled products, please contact ICU Medical. | Other |
| Potassium Chloride Injection, 10 mEq/50 mL (Legacy Hospira NDC 0409-7075-14) (ICU Medical NDC 0990-7075-14) | Available | ICU Medical acquired these products from Hospira, a Pfizer company. For questions or inquiries regarding these Hospira labeled products, please contact ICU Medical. | Other |
| Potassium Chloride Injection, 20 mEq/100 mL (Legacy Hospira NDC 0409-7075-26) (ICU Medical NDC 0990-7075-26) | Available | ICU Medical acquired these products from Hospira, a Pfizer company. For questions or inquiries regarding these Hospira labeled products, please contact ICU Medical. | Other |
| Potassium Chloride Injection, 40 mEq/100 mL (Legacy Hospira NDC 0409-7077-26) (ICU Medical NDC 0990-7077-26) | Available | ICU Medical acquired these products from Hospira, a Pfizer company. For questions or inquiries regarding these Hospira labeled products, please contact ICU Medical. |
Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (New 02/02/2022)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.8 g/L (20 mEq) 50 mL (NDC 14789-107-08) | Backordered. Available early March 2022. | ||
| 29.8 g/L (40 mEq) 100 mL (NDC 14789-107-16) | Backordered. Available early March 2022. | ||
| 14.9 g/L (20 mEq) 100 mL (NDC 14789-108-16) | Backordered. Available early March 2022. | ||
| 14.9 g/L (10 mEq) 50 mL (NDC 14789-108-08) | Backordered. Available early March 2022. | ||
| 7.45 g/L ( 10 mEq) 100 mL (NDC 14789-109-16) | Backordered. Available early March 2022. |