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Drug Shortage Update - February 18, 2015

02/18/2015

Drug shortages continue to present challenges to healthcare professionals.

In an attempt to better serve you, Pharmacy Learning Network is adding a new feature that will help you stay abreast of the most recent drug shortage information.

Below is a list from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding drug shortages, updated February 18, 2015. Clicking on the drug name will provide you with more information regarding the shortage.

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Drug Name	Status
Acetohydroxamic Acid (Lithostat) Tablets	Currently in shortage
Amikacin Injection	Resolved
Ammonium Chloride Injection	Currently in shortage
Atropine Sulfate Injection	Currently in shortage
Azathioprine Tablet	Currently in shortage
Barium Sulfate for Suspension	Currently in shortage
Bumetanide Injection	Resolved
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride (Marcaine, Sensorcaine) Injection	Currently in shortage
Caffeine Anhydrous (125mg/mL); Sodium Benzoate (125mg/mL) Injection	Currently in shortage
Calcium Gluconate Injection	Currently in shortage
Cefazolin Injection	Currently in shortage
Cefotaxime Sodium (Claforan) Injection	Currently in shortage
Cefotetan Disodium Injection	Currently in shortage
Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate Injection	Currently in shortage
Chromic Chloride Injection	Resolved
Cidofovir Injection	Resolved
Clindamycin Phosphate (Cleocin) Injection	Resolved
Clonidine HCL Injection (Duraclon)	Currently in shortage
Copper Injection	Resolved
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) Injection	Resolved
Daunorubicin Hydrochloride Solution for Injection	Resolved
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection	Currently in shortage
Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride (Focalin) Tablet	Currently in shortage
Dextrose 5% Injection Bags	Currently in shortage
Dextrose Injection USP, 70%	Currently in shortage
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection	Resolved
Dimercaprol (Bal-in-Oil) Injection	Currently in shortage
Disopyramide Phosphate (Norpace) Capsules	Currently in shortage

Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) Lyophilized Powder	Currently in shortage
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection	Currently in shortage
Epinephrine 1mg/mL (Preservative Free)	Currently in shortage
Epinephrine Injection	Currently in shortage
Erythrocin Lactobionate Lyophilized Powder for Injection	Resolved
Ethiodol (Ethiodized Oil) Ampules	Resolved
Famotidine Injection	Resolved
Fentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Injection	Currently in shortage
Fluorescein Sodium Injection	Currently in shortage
Fluoxymesterone (Androxy) Tablets, USP	Currently in shortage
Haloperidol Lactate Injection	Currently in shortage
Heparin Sodium Injection	Resolved
Indigo Carmine Injection	Currently in shortage
Irrigation Solutions	Currently in shortage
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection	Currently in shortage
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in shortage
Leucovorin Calcium Lyophilized Powder for Injection	Currently in shortage
Leuprolide Acetate Injection	Currently in shortage
Lidocaine Hydrochloride (Xylocaine) Injection	Currently in shortage
Liotrix (Thyrolar) Tablets	Currently in shortage
Lorazepam (Ativan) Injection	Resolved
Magnesium Sulfate Injection	Currently in shortage
Mecasermin [rDNA origin] (Increlex) Injection	Currently in shortage
Memantine Hydrochloride (Namenda) XR Capsules	Currently in shortage
Methazolamide (Neptazane) Tablets	Resolved
Methyldopate Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in shortage
Methylene Blue Injection	Currently in shortage
Methylin Chewable Tablets	Currently in shortage
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER Capsules/Tablets	Currently in shortage
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets	Resolved
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection	Resolved
Morphine Sulfate (Astramorph PF, Duramorph, Infumorph) Injection (Preservative Free)	Currently in shortage
Multi-Vitamin Infusion (Adult and Pediatric)	Currently in shortage
Nalbuphine Hydrochloride (Nubain) Injection	Currently in shortage
Nebivolol (BYSTOLIC) Tablets	Currently in shortage
Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose Injection	Resolved
Ondansetron (Zofran) Injection	Resolved
Pancuronium Bromide Injection	Currently in shortage
Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection	Currently in shortage
Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions	Currently in shortage
Phentolamine Mesylate Injection	Currently in shortage
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution	Resolved
Phosphate (Glycophos) Injection	Currently in shortage
Piperacillin and Tazobactam (Zosyn) Injection	Currently in shortage
Potassium Acetate Injection, USP 2mEq/mL	Resolved
Potassium Chloride Injection	Currently in shortage
Potassium Phosphate Injection	Resolved
Procainamide HCL Injection	Resolved
Prochlorperazine Injection	Resolved
Quazepam (Doral) Tablets	Currently in shortage
Radium RA-223 Dichloride (Xofigo) Injection	Currently in shortage
Ranitidine Hydrochloride (Zantac) Injection	Resolved
Reserpine Tablets	Currently in shortage
Rifampin for Injection	Resolved
Secretin Synthetic Human (ChiRhoStim) Injection	Currently in shortage
Selenium Injection	Currently in shortage
Sincalide (Kinevac) Lyophilized Powder for Injection	Currently in shortage
Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags	Currently in shortage
Sodium Chloride 23.4% Injection	Currently in shortage
Sodium Phosphate Injection	Currently in shortage
Sterile Water for Injection Solutions	Currently in shortage
Succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin) Injection	Resolved
Sufentanil Citrate (Sufenta) Injection	Currently in shortage
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim (Bactrim) Oral Suspension	Currently in shortage
Technetium tc99m Exametazime Injection (Ceretec Kit)	Resolved
Technetium Tc99m Succimer Injection (DMSA)	Currently in shortage
Tenecteplase (TNKase) Injection	Resolved
Tesamorelin (Egrifta) Injection Kit	Resolved
Thiotepa (Thioplex) for Injection	Currently in shortage
Tiopronin (Thiola)	Currently in shortage
Tobramycin Injection	Currently in shortage
Trace Elements	Currently in shortage
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide Injectable Suspension (Aristospan)	Currently in shortage
Trimipramine Maleate (SURMONTIL) Capsules	Currently in shortage
Trypan Blue (Membraneblue)	Currently in shortage
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP	Currently in shortage
Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection, USP	Resolved
Vitamin A Palmitate (Aquasol A) Injection	Resolved
Zinc Injection	Resolved

Drug Shortage Update - February 18, 2015

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