What is a drug shortage?

A drug shortage means the total supply of a medication in the U.S. isn't enough to meet current demand. The FDA tracks shortages and their causes — most often manufacturing or quality problems, a surge in demand, or a discontinuation. This page reproduces the FDA's current shortage list.

How many drugs are currently in shortage?

The FDA's Drug Shortages database currently lists 73 drug presentations in active shortage. The list here is pulled live from the FDA and refreshed hourly.

What should I do if my medication is in shortage?

Don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another manufacturer, strength, or a therapeutic alternative is available, and talk to your prescriber about options. This page is public FDA information, not medical advice.

Where does this data come from?

Directly from the openFDA Drug Shortages database — the FDA's own reporting. We reproduce the FDA's status, availability, reason, and recovery notes verbatim and link back to the authoritative source.

Current FDA drug shortages

The 73drugs the FDA currently reports in short supply in the U.S. — what’s affected, why, current availability, and the FDA’s recovery notes. Pulled live from the FDA and refreshed hourly.

By the pharmaranks editorial teamReviewed against the FDA (openFDA Drug Shortages) sourcesHow we research

Anesthesia (10)

dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare
FDA updated 07/02/2026
rocuronium bromide injection
Limited Availability
Reason
Demand increase for the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Piramal Critical Care Inc.
FDA note
On allocation
FDA updated 07/01/2026
midazolam hydrochloride injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
WG Critical Care
FDA note
Please check wholesalers and distributors for inventory.
FDA updated 07/01/2026
lidocaine hydrochloride injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA updated 06/25/2026
epinephrine bitartrate, lidocaine hydrochloride injection
Unavailable
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA note
Next Delivery: November 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
FDA updated 06/25/2026
bupivacaine hydrochloride, epinephrine bitartrate injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA updated 06/25/2026
bupivacaine hydrochloride injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA updated 06/25/2026
atropine sulfate injection
Unavailable
Reason
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare Inc.
FDA note
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
FDA updated 06/22/2026
ropivacaine hydrochloride injection
Unavailable
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FDA note
Estimated recovery: TBD
FDA updated 06/17/2026
etomidate injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Gland Pharma Limited
FDA note
Distributed by Fosun Pharma USA, Inc.. To order, contact: 833-291-9645.
FDA updated 06/12/2026

Cardiovascular (9)

bumetanide injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
MSN Laboratories Private Limited
FDA note
Distributed by: Novadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC
FDA updated 07/03/2026
quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide tablet
Unavailable
Reason
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Pfizer Inc.
FDA note
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
FDA updated 06/25/2026
dopamine hydrochloride injection
Unavailable
Reason
Demand increase for the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Product temporarily on backorder. Additional lots will be available in the November - December 2026 timeframe.
FDA updated 06/25/2026
furosemide injection
Unavailable
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA note
Next Delivery and Estimated Recovery: December 2027; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
FDA updated 06/25/2026
furosemide oral solution
Limited Availability
Reason
Shortage of an inactive ingredient component
Form
Oral Solution
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Available on allocation
FDA updated 06/25/2026
dobutamine hydrochloride injection
Unavailable
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA note
Estimated Recovery: June 2026; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
FDA updated 06/25/2026
quinapril hydrochloride tablet
Unavailable
Reason
Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA note
Estimated recovery: TBD
FDA updated 06/23/2026
propranolol hydrochloride injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FDA note
Check wholesalers for inventory
FDA updated 06/17/2026
conivaptan hydrochloride injection
Unavailable
Reason
Delay in shipping of the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA updated 06/15/2026

Anti-Infective (8)

metronidazole injection
Limited Availability
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
InfoRLife SA
FDA note
Labeler: Hospira Inc.
FDA updated 07/02/2026
cefotaxime sodium powder, for solution
Unavailable
Reason
Demand increase for the drug
Form
Powder, For Solution
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Estimated recovery: TBD
FDA updated 06/25/2026
clindamycin phosphate injection
Unavailable
Reason
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Pfizer Inc.
FDA note
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
FDA updated 06/25/2026
penicillin g benzathine injection
Unavailable
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Pfizer Inc.
FDA note
Next Delivery: October 2027; Estimated Recovery: December 2027; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
FDA updated 06/25/2026
rifampin capsule
Limited Availability
Reason
Shortage of an active ingredient
Form
Capsule
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA note
On allocation
FDA updated 06/23/2026
rifapentine tablet, film coated
Available
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
FDA updated 06/22/2026
rifampin injection
Unavailable
Reason
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
FDA note
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
FDA updated 06/22/2026
bacitracin ophthalmic ointment
Unavailable
Reason
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Form
Ophthalmic Ointment
Manufacturer
Padagis US LLC
FDA note
Shortage is estimated for 24 months
FDA updated 06/01/2026

Analgesia/Addiction (8)

fentanyl citrate injection
Limited Availability
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA note
Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: August 2026; Estimated Recovery: September 2026; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
FDA updated 06/25/2026
hydromorphone hydrochloride injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA updated 06/25/2026
meperidine hydrochloride injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA updated 06/25/2026
morphine sulfate injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Additional lots are scheduled to be manufactured. Product will be made available as it is released.
FDA updated 06/25/2026
promethazine hydrochloride injection
Unavailable
Reason
Demand increase for the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Additional lots will be available in the July 2026 timeframe. Product will be made available as it is released.
FDA updated 06/25/2026
remifentanil hydrochloride injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Additional lots will be available. Product will be made available as it is released.
FDA updated 06/25/2026
sufentanil citrate injection
Unavailable
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Not currently manufactured
FDA updated 06/25/2026
ketorolac tromethamine injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
FDA updated 05/15/2026

Endocrinology/Metabolism (7)

dextrose monohydrate 5% injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare
FDA updated 07/02/2026
dextrose monohydrate 50% injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA updated 07/01/2026
sodium bicarbonate injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA updated 06/25/2026
sodium acetate injection
Limited Availability
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA note
Next Delivery: August 2026; Estimated Recovery: September 2026. Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
FDA updated 06/25/2026
liraglutide injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA updated 06/25/2026
dextrose monohydrate 10% injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FDA note
Check wholesalers for inventory
FDA updated 06/17/2026
dextrose monohydrate 70% injection
Limited Availability
Reason
Other
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare
FDA note
Estimated recovery: July 2026
FDA updated 06/16/2026

Psychiatry (6)

amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharate, dextroamphetamine sulfate tablet
Available
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
SpecGx LLC
FDA updated 07/08/2026
methylphenidate hydrochloride tablet, extended release
Limited Availability
Reason
Shortage of an active ingredient
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Lannett Company, Inc.
FDA note
Estimated recovery: July 2026
FDA updated 07/01/2026
lisdexamfetamine dimesylate tablet, chewable
Available
Form
Tablet, Chewable
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
FDA updated 06/26/2026
lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsule
Limited Availability
Reason
Shortage of an active ingredient
Form
Capsule
Manufacturer
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P.
FDA note
Estimated recovery: TBD
FDA updated 06/24/2026
isocarboxazid tablet
Available
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Lifsa Drugs LLC
FDA updated 06/03/2026
methylphenidate film, extended release
Available
Form
Film, Extended Release
Manufacturer
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA note
Available. Distributed by Padagis US LLC
FDA updated 05/07/2026

Neurology (5)

lorazepam injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA updated 07/01/2026
riluzole oral suspension
Available
Form
Oral Suspension
Manufacturer
EDW Pharma, Inc. (formerly Italfarmaco Pharma, Inc.)
FDA updated 07/01/2026
valproate sodium injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Additional lots will be available. Product will be made available as it is released.
FDA updated 06/25/2026
clonazepam tablet
Available
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Rubicon Research Private Limited
FDA note
Marketed by Advagen Pharma Ltd.
FDA updated 06/01/2026
flurazepam hydrochloride capsule
Available
Form
Capsule
Manufacturer
Chartwell Molecular Holdings LLC
FDA updated 06/01/2026

Oncology (4)

ifosfamide injection
Unavailable
Reason
Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare
FDA note
Estimated recovery: October 2026
FDA updated 07/02/2026
carboplatin injection
Limited Availability
Reason
Demand increase for the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA note
Estimated recovery: November 2026
FDA updated 06/15/2026
azacitidine injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA updated 06/01/2026
streptozocin powder, for solution
Available
Form
Powder, For Solution
Manufacturer
ESTEVE PHARMACEUTICALS, S.A.
FDA updated 05/06/2026

Rheumatology (3)

methylprednisolone acetate injection
Unavailable
Reason
Demand increase for the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Eugia US LLC
FDA note
On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory
FDA updated 07/02/2026
methotrexate sodium injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA updated 06/25/2026
triamcinolone hexacetonide injection
Unavailable
Reason
Delay in shipping of the drug
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Medexus
FDA note
Estimated recovery: TBD
FDA updated 05/27/2026

Gastroenterology (2)

amino acid injection
Unavailable
Reason
Shortage of an inactive ingredient component
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare
FDA note
Estimated recovery: TBD
FDA updated 07/02/2026
sterile water irrigant
Available
Form
Irrigant
Manufacturer
B. Braun Medical Inc.
FDA updated 06/24/2026

Other (2)

sterile water injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA updated 06/25/2026
hydroxocobalamin injection
Available
Reason
Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
BTG International Inc.
FDA note
Cyanokit is available to order. To address the drug shortage, BTG International Inc (a SERB Pharmaceuticals company) coordinated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make the following impacted batches available to U.S. patients during this period of shortage.
FDA updated 06/25/2026

Hematology (2)

heparin sodium injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
B. Braun Medical Inc.
FDA updated 06/24/2026
desmopressin acetate spray
Unavailable
Reason
Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices
Form
Spray
Manufacturer
Ferring
FDA note
Estimated recovery: TBD
FDA updated 05/01/2026

Ophthalmology (2)

echothiophate iodide ophthalmic solution
Available
Reason
Other
Form
Ophthalmic Solution
Manufacturer
Fera Pharmaceuticals
FDA note
Available through limited distribution by Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy.
FDA updated 06/16/2026
triamcinolone acetonide injection
Limited Availability
Reason
Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Harrow Eye, LLC
FDA note
Estimated duration: 12 months
FDA updated 05/08/2026

Antiviral (1)

peginterferon alfa-2a injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
pharmaand GmbH (pharma&)
FDA updated 07/03/2026

Medical Imaging (1)

technetium tc-99m pyrophosphate kit injection
Unavailable
Reason
Shortage of an active ingredient
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Curium US LLC
FDA note
Availability via allocation expected mid-July 2026
FDA updated 06/18/2026

Dermatology (1)

dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection
Available
Form
Injection
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FDA note
Check wholesalers for inventory
FDA updated 06/17/2026

Pulmonary/Allergy (1)

cromolyn sodium concentrate
Limited Availability
Reason
Other
Form
Concentrate
Manufacturer
Ailex Pharmaceuticals
FDA note
No longer manufactured, some supplies still available in supply chain. Distributed by Woodward Pharma Services LLC (248) 308-1120 Ext 2
FDA updated 06/15/2026

Pediatric (1)

albuterol sulfate solution
Available
Form
Solution
Manufacturer
Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA updated 06/01/2026

If your medicine is affected.Don’t stop a prescribed medication on your own — ask your pharmacist about another manufacturer, strength, or a therapeutic alternative, and talk to your prescriber. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice.

Frequently asked

What is a drug shortage?: A drug shortage means the total supply of a medication in the U.S. isn't enough to meet current demand. The FDA tracks shortages and their causes — most often manufacturing or quality problems, a surge in demand, or a discontinuation. This page reproduces the FDA's current shortage list.
How many drugs are currently in shortage?: The FDA's Drug Shortages database currently lists 73 drug presentations in active shortage. The list here is pulled live from the FDA and refreshed hourly.
What should I do if my medication is in shortage?: Don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another manufacturer, strength, or a therapeutic alternative is available, and talk to your prescriber about options. This page is public FDA information, not medical advice.
Where does this data come from?: Directly from the openFDA Drug Shortages database — the FDA's own reporting. We reproduce the FDA's status, availability, reason, and recovery notes verbatim and link back to the authoritative source.

Source: FDA Drug Shortages database ↗ (via openFDA). Data is refreshed hourly and may lag the FDA’s live database.