Example of Drug Shortage Information and Links

National Resources: 

ASHP Current Drug Shortages

FDA Drug Shortages & Discontinuations

FDA Market Withdrawals

Rpharmy Memorial Drug Shortage Information:

Resolved Shortages
None  
Drug Products on Critical Shortage
Drug Name Details
colistin/HC/neomycin/thonzonium otic Supply in pharmacy is critical. Estimated release: Sep 2024
diphenoxylate-atropine oral liquid Supply of the oral suspension for pharmacy is critical.  Estimated release: none.  Tablet supply is unaffected.  
isosorbide mononitrate IR tablets Supply is critical in pharmacy.  Estimated release: none.  Extended-release products are currently unaffected. 
methylprednisolone 2 mg tablets Supply in pharmacy is depleted. Estimated release: May 2025
Rho(D) immune globulin Supply in pharmacy is critical. Estimated release: periodic and unpredictable throughout 2024.  
Vitamin A palmitate injection Supply in pharmacy is depleted. Estimated release: Aug 2024
Drug Products on Shortage - Limited Availability
Drug Name Details
sodium bicarbonate injectable

Supply of manufacturer 50ml syringes is limited in pharmacy; 10ml syringes are depleted. Vial supply is unaffected.  Estimated release for 10ml syringes: Jan 2026. 

Relevant Products on National Shortage – No Practice Changes Needed
Drug Name Details
basiliximab injectable Pharmacy has adequate supply to meet needs. 
dextrose 50% injectable Pharmacy has adequate supply to meet needs. 
epoprostenol inhalation Pharmacy has adequate supply to meet needs. 
nystatin oral suspension Pharmacy has adequate supply to meet needs. 
penicillin G benzathine injectable Pharmacy has adequate supply to meet needs.
remifentanil injectable Pharmacy has adequate supply to meet needs.
rifaximin 200 mg tablets Pharmacy has adequate supply to meet needs.
Discontinued (no longer being manufactured)
Drug Name Notes/Information
activated charcoal pellets Supply in pharmacy is critical. All pellet charcoal products have been discontinued. 
lindane products All presentations have been discontinued FDA Orange Book
mafenide acetate powder for solution

All topical solutions have been discontinued FDA Orange Book

methyldopa tablet

All presentations have been discontinued FDA Orange Book

nicotine inhalation system
testosterone transdermal patches All presentations have been discontinued FDA Orange Book

 

 



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