The FDA issued updates on November 3 regarding drugs that are currently in shortage:
- Amino Acids (New – Currently in Shortage)
- Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution, USP (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Folic Acid Injection (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP (New – Currently in Shortage)
- Imipenem and Cilastatin for Injection, USP (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) and Dextrose Injection Solution-Premix Bags (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Metronidazole Injection, USP (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP (New – Currently in Shortage)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix) Powder for Injection (New – Currently in Shortage)
- Potassium Phosphate Injection (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Rocuronium Bromide Injection (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Transdermal System Patch (Updated – Resolved)
- Sodium Acetate Injection, USP (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Chloride 23.4% Injection (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
- Sodium Phosphate Injection (Updated – Currently in Shortage)
According to the FDA:
“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.”
(Source: U.S. Food & Drug Adminstration)
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