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:

Drug Products on Critical Shortage
Drug Name Details
dronabinol oral capsules Supply is critical. Est. release: none.
hydroxocobalamin 5g injectable Available,  however manufacturer is unable to guaruntee sterility of 5 g Cyanokit (see letter). Should be administered using a 0.2 micron in-line filter to prevent potential microbial infection.
meperidine injectable Supply is critical.  Est. release: Feb 2026 and Jan 2029
methylprednisolone 2 mg tablets Supply is depleted. Estimated release: Jun 2025
Drug Products on Shortage - Limited Availability
Drug Name Details
alteplase 100 mg vials Supply is limited. Est. release: None
amiodarone injectable (3 mL vials) Supply is limited. Est release: Jul 2025
erythromycin injectable Supply is limited. Est. release Oct 2025
hydrocortisone 0.5% cream Supply is limited. Est release: None
hydromorphone injectable Supply is limited.  Est. release: variable, unpredictable, and in small quantities. 
linezolid injectable in NS Supply is limited. Est. release: Aug 2025.
megestrol 40 mg tablets Supply is limited. Est. release: Jul 2025.
morphine oral solid formulations Supply is critical on some, limited on others. Est. release: varied, unpredictable, and in small quantities
sodium bicarbonate 4.2% injectable  Supply of 10ml syringes is depleted.  10ml vials remain available.  Est. release: Sep 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
hydrocortisone 100 mg injectable Supply is adequate to meet needs.
lactobacillus acidophilus and bulgaricus granules Supply is adequate to meet needs.
lorazepam injectable Supply is adequate to meed needs.
penicillin G benzathine injectable Supply is adequate to meet needs.
risperidone ODT (oral disentegrating tablet) Supply is adequate to meed needs.
terbutaline injectable Supply is adequate to meet needs.
Discontinued (no longer being manufactured)
Drug Name Notes/Information
lindane products All presentations have been discontinued FDA Orange Book
testosterone transdermal patches All presentations have been discontinued FDA Orange Book

 

 



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