Drug Shortages

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Current drug shortages

The FDA routinely provides information on current medication shortages in the United States.

Pharmaceutical shortages continue to affect the availability of essential medications across healthcare systems. This page provides a current list of reported drug shortages, offering a centralized view of products that may be limited, unavailable, or experiencing supply disruptions.

The information is intended to help healthcare professionals, organizations, and stakeholders quickly identify impacted products and stay aware of ongoing supply issues.

Current shortages and discontinued shortages are listed below.

FDA Drug Shortages and Shortage Discontinuations

July 21, 2026

Generic Name or Active Ingredient	Status
Albuterol Sulfate Solution	*Currently in Shortage*
Amino Acid Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablet	*Currently in Shortage*
Atropine Sulfate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Azacitidine Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment	*Currently in Shortage*
Bumetanide Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Carboplatin Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution	*Currently in Shortage*
Clindamycin Phosphate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Clonazepam Tablet	*Currently in Shortage*
Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate	*Currently in Shortage*
Desmopressin Acetate Spray	*Currently in Shortage*
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Dextrose Monohydrate 10% Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Dextrose Monohydrate 5% Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Dextrose Monohydrate 50% Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Dextrose Monohydrate 70% Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Dobutamine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Echothiophate Iodide Ophthalmic Solution	*Currently in Shortage*
Epinephrine Bitartrate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Etomidate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Fentanyl Citrate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Flurazepam Hydrochloride Capsule	*Currently in Shortage*
Furosemide Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Furosemide Oral Solution	*Currently in Shortage*
Heparin Sodium Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Hydroxocobalamin Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Ifosfamide Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Isocarboxazid Tablet	*Currently in Shortage*
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Liraglutide Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsule	*Currently in Shortage*
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Tablet, Chewable	*Currently in Shortage*
Lorazepam Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Methotrexate Sodium Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Methylphenidate Film, Extended Release	*Currently in Shortage*
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release	*Currently in Shortage*
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Metronidazole Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Morphine Sulfate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Peginterferon alfa-2a Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Penicillin G Benzathine Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Propranolol Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet	*Currently in Shortage*
Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet	*Currently in Shortage*
Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Rifampin Capsule	*Currently in Shortage*
Rifampin Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Rifapentine Tablet, Film Coated	*Currently in Shortage*
Riluzole Oral Suspension	*Currently in Shortage*
Rocuronium Bromide Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Sodium Acetate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Sterile Water Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Sterile Water Irrigant	*Currently in Shortage*
Streptozocin Powder, For Solution	*Currently in Shortage*
Sufentanil Citrate Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Technetium TC-99M Pyrophosphate Kit Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide Injection	*Currently in Shortage*
Valproate Sodium Injection	*Currently in Shortage*

Source: FDA.gov

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