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FDA Drug Shortage Update

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Detected March 13th, 2026
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Summary

The FDA has updated its list of current and resolved drug shortages. The notice indicates 56 drugs are currently in shortage, 45 have been resolved, and 11 have been discontinued. This update provides a snapshot of the ongoing drug supply situation.

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The FDA's website provides an updated status report on drug shortages, indicating that 56 drugs are currently experiencing shortages, 45 have been resolved, and 11 have been discontinued. The report details specific drugs affected, such as Albuterol Sulfate Solution and Amino Acid Injection, and explains that a drug is considered resolved when supply is available from at least one manufacturer to meet market demand, though not all presentations may be available.

This notice serves as an informational update for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers regarding the availability of essential medications. While it does not impose new regulatory requirements, it highlights potential supply chain disruptions. Regulated entities should monitor these updates to anticipate potential impacts on their operations and patient care, and may need to contact manufacturers directly for the most current supply information.

What to do next

  1. Review the list of current drug shortages for potential impact on operations.
  2. Contact manufacturers for specific supply information on resolved or discontinued drugs if needed.

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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 |
| Amino Acid Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| 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 |
| 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 | Resolved |
| Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| Hydroxocobalamin Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (1600000 Wamw) Insert | Currently in Shortage |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| Lactated Ringers Injection | Resolved |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| Liraglutide Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsule | Currently in Shortage |
| Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Tablet, Chewable | Currently in Shortage |
| Lorazepam Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| Methamphetamine Hydrochloride Tablet | Resolved |
| 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 | Resolved |
| Nitroglycerin Injection | Resolved |
| Peginterferon alfa-2a Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| Penicillin G Benzathine Injection | Currently in Shortage |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| --- |
| Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Adalimumab-adaz Injection |
| Adalimumab-afzb Injection |
| Adalimumab-ryvk Kit |
| Adefovir Dipivoxil Tablet |
| Allopurinol Tablet |
| Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Amantadine Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Amlodipine Besylate; Benazepril Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Amlodipine Besylate; Hydrochlorothiazide; Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablet |
| Amphotericin B Injection |
| Ampicillin Sodium Injection |
| Anagrelide Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Arsenic Trioxide Injection |
| Atazanavir Sulfate Capsule |
| Atazanavir Sulfate Oral Powder |
| Atazanavir Sulfate; Cobicistat Tablet |
| Atropine Sulfate Injection |
| Azelastine Hydrochloride; Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray |
| Azithromycin Injection |
| Baclofen Tablet |
| Benztropine Mesylate Injection |
| Bleomycin Sulfate Injection |
| Bosentan Tablet |
| Bumetanide Tablet |
| Busulfan Injection |
| Calcitriol Capsule |
| Calcium Chloride Injection |
| Carbamazepine Capsule, Extended Release |
| Carbamazepine Tablet |
| Carboplatin Injection |
| Caspofungin Acetate Injection |
| Cefepime Hydrochloride Injection |
| Ceftazidime Injection |
| Celecoxib Capsule |
| Cetrorelix Acetate Injection |
| Chlorothiazide Oral Suspension |
| Cholestyramine Powder |
| Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Clindamycin Palmitate Hydrochloride Injection |
| Clindamycin Phosphate; Benzoyl Peroxide Gel |
| Cobicistat Tablet |
| Decitabine Injection |
| Deferiprone Tablet |
| Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Desonide Cream |
| Desonide Lotion |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection |
| Diltiazem Hydrochloride Injection |
| Divalproex Sodium Tablet, Delayed Release |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride Injection |
| Docetaxel Injection |
| Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection |
| Doxercalciferol Injection |
| Doxycycline Hyclate Tablet |
| Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablet, Delayed Release |
| Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol Tablet |
| Elbasvir; Grazoprevir Tablet |
| Epinephrine Injection |
| Esterified Estrogens Tablet |
| Eszopiclone Tablet |
| Ethinyl Estradiol; Ethinyl Diacetate Tablet |
| Ethinyl Estradiol; Etonogestrel Ring |
| Ethionamide Tablet |
| Everolimus Tablet |
| Ezetimibe Tablet |
| Finasteride Tablet |
| Fluphenazine Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Fluticasone Propionate; Salmeterol Xinafoate Powder |
| Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release |
| Fondaparinux Sodium Injection |
| Frovatriptan Succinate Tablet |
| Gemcitabine Hydrochloride Injection |
| Gemfibrozil Tablet |
| Glipizide Tablet, Extended Release |
| Glyburide Tablet |
| Guanfacine Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release |
| Haloperidol Decanoate Injection |
| Heparin Sodium Injection |
| Homatropine Methylbromide and Hydrocodone Bitartrate Syrup |
| Hydrochlorothiazide Capsule |
| Hydrochlorothiazide; Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Hydrocortisone Cream |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablet |
| Imipenem and Cilastatin Injection |
| Insulin Aspart Injection |
| Insulin Aspart Protamine and Insulin Aspart Mix 70/30 Injectable Suspension |
| Insulin Degludec Injection |
| Insulin Glargine Injection |
| Insulin Lispro Injection |
| Insulin Lispro-aabc Injection |
| Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection |
| Isoniazid Tablet |
| Itraconazole Capsule |
| Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection |
| Lasmiditan Succinate Tablet |
| Levothyroxine Sodium Tablet |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection |
| Lidocaine Patch |
| Lincomycin Hydrochloride Injection |
| Maraviroc Solution |
| Memantine Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Methotrexate Injection |
| Metoprolol Tartrate Tablet |
| Midodrine Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Minocycline Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Mirikizumab-mrkz Injection |
| Montelukast Sodium Granule |
| Montelukast Sodium Tablet, Chewable |
| Morphine Sulfate Injection |
| Morphine Sulfate Tablet |
| Moxifloxacin Injection |
| Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection |
| Nilutamide Tablet |
| Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Nystatin Topical Powder |
| Obeticholic Acid Tablet |
| Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule |
| Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsule |
| Oxaliplatin Injection |
| Oxaprozin Tablet |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Tablet |
| Oxycodone Hydrochloride Oral Solution |
| Palivizumab Injection |
| Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection |
| Paricalcitol Capsule |
| Pemetrexed Disodium Injection |
| Pemetrexed Ditromethamine Injection |
| Peritoneal Dialysis Solution |
| Phenobarbital Tablet |
| Phenoxybenzamine Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Phentermine Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Pindolol Tablet |
| Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection |
| Podofilox Topical Gel |
| Posaconazole Injection |
| Potassium Chloride Capsule, Extended Release |
| Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release |
| Potassium Citrate Tablet, Extended Release |
| Pramlintide Acetate Injection |
| Pravastatin Sodium Tablet |
| Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Propafenone Hydrochloride Capsule, Extended Release |
| Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet |
| Riboflavin 5-phosphate Ophthalmic Solution |
| Scopolamine Transdermal System |
| Sodium Bicarbonate Injection |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection |
| Sodium Oxybate Solution |
| Somatropin Injection |
| Spironolactone Tablet |
| Sumatriptan Nasal Spray |
| Tafamidis Meglumine Capsule |
| Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule |
| Tbo-filgrastim Injection |
| Testosterone Gel; Gel, Metered |
| Tobramycin Solution |
| Topiramate Capsule, Extended Release |
| Tranylcypromine Sulfate Tablet |
| Travoprost Solution/Drops |
| Triazolam Tablet |
| Ursodiol Tablet |
| Valsartan Tablet |
| Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection |
| Vecuronium Bromide Injection |
| Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection |
| Vigabatrin Oral Solution |
| Voriconazole Injection |
| Voriconazole Tablet |
| Zileuton Tablet |

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March 11, 2026

Updated

March 12, 2026

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