Approved Hospital Formulary
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Approved Hospital Formulary
Example of Drug Shortage Information and Links
National Resources:
FDA Drug Shortages & Discontinuations
Rpharmy Memorial Drug Shortage Information:
| Temporary Situational Shortages | |
| IV Fluids | All 10 manufacturing lines are currently operating at pre-hurricane levels. Efforts are now focusing on building inventory and supporting customer and patient needs. Refer to this link for the most recent updates provided by Baxter. |
| Drug Products on Critical Shortage | |
| Drug Name | Details |
| hydroxocobalamin 5g injectable | Available, however manufacturer is unable to guaruntee sterility (see letter). Should be administered using a 0.2 micron in-line filter to prevent potential microbial infection. |
| methylprednisolone 2 mg tablets | Supply is depleted. Estimated release: May 2025 |
| phenol 6% solution | Supply is depleted. Est. release: none. |
| Drug Products on Shortage - Limited Availability | |
| Drug Name | Details |
| Acetylcysteine oral/inhalation solution | Supply of 20% - 4mL, 20% - 10 mL, and 10% - 4 mL vials is limited. |
| alteplase 100 mg vials | Supply is limited. Est. release: Apr 2025. |
| conjugated estrogen injectable | Supply is limited. Est. Release: April 2025. |
| hydromorphone injectable | Supply of injectable hydromorphone is limited. Est. release: variable, unpredictable, and in small quantities. |
| levofloxacin premixed IV solution | Supply of premixed bag is limited. Est. release: Mar 2025. |
| linezolid injectable in NS | Supply is limited. Est. Release: variable, unpredictable, and in small quantities |
| meperidine injectable | Supply is limited. Est. release: unpredictable and periodic |
| morphine oral formulations | Supply is limited. Est. release: Mar 2025 |
| morphine injectable | Supply is limited. Est. release: Varied, unpredictable, limited quantities |
| pantoprazole oral suspension | Supply is critical. Est. release: April 2025 |
| rifaximin 200 mg tablets | Supply is critical. Est. release: None |
| sodium bicarbonate 4.2% injectable | Supply of 10ml syringes is depleted. 10ml vials remain available. Est. release: Jul 2025 |
| sodium bicarbonate 8.4% injectable | Supply of 10ml syringes is depleted. 10ml vials remain available. Est. release: Feb 2026. |
| Relevant Products on National Shortage – No Practice Changes Needed | |
| Drug Name | Details |
| isosorbide mononitrate IR tablets | Supply is adequate to meet needs. |
| penicillin G benzathine injectable | Supply is adequate to meet needs. |
| terbutaline injectable | Supply is adequate to meet needs. |
| Discontinued (no longer being manufactured) | |
| Drug Name | Notes/Information |
| fluorescein opthalmic strips | All presentations have been discontinued ASHP Shortage Status |
| lindane products | All presentations have been discontinued FDA Orange Book |
| testosterone transdermal patches | All presentations have been discontinued FDA Orange Book |