The list below contains FDA Drug Shortages. The shortages to be especially careful of are the Bupivicaine, Cefazolin, Fentanyl, Midazolam and Propofol. Due to Covid-19, leading to increased ventilator use, the anesthetic shortages will likely continue for some time.
By clicking on any of the links below, you will be redirected to the FDA-shortages site with more specific information. Containing the exact dosages/strength in shortages and possibly when the shortage will expect to be relieved. If facility supplies are low, it may required to change strengths and/or manufacturers commonly. used.
If you have any questions, please let me know, and I will help guide you through the process. As always, let me know if you would like to be removed from this list.
May 8, 2020
Atropine Sulfate Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Azithromycin Tablets (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Calcium Chloride Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Cefazolin Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Cefoxitin for Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets (Updated -Resolved)
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Dexmedetomidine Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Dextrose 25% Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Dextrose 50% Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Dobutamine Hydrochloride Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Etomidate Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Fentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Heparin Sodium and Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Hydrocortisone Tablets, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Lorazepam Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Metronidazole Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Midazolam Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Nalbuphine Hydrochloride Injection (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Propofol Injectable Emulsion (New - Currently in Shortage)
Propofol Injectable Emulsion (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Sulfasalazine Tablets (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Temozolomide Capsules (New - Discontinuation)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
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