Drug shortages can have a significant impact on patient care and public health. Drugs in short supply often include sterile injectables and potentially life-saving oncology (cancer) treatments. Besides the lack of effective drug treatment, many other areas of medical care can be impacted, including medical procedure delays, treatment protocol delays, rates of medication errors, patient health outcomes, and cost. Notice from manufacturers to the FDA about impending or current drug shortages allows the FDA to work with the manufacturers to prevent a drastic shortage.
Drug Shortage Bulletins are copyrighted by the Drug Information Service of the University of Utah, provided by ASHP as its exclusive authorized distributor, and used with permission. It is a searchable database that provides up-to-date information for consumers and healthcare professionals related to current drug shortages. Results can be sorted by generic name or latest revision date. Information related to affected product, reason for shortage, available products, estimated resupply dates, and alternative drug therapy is listed for each individual agent.
| Generic Name |
Revision Date |
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0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL, 20 mL, and 50 mL Preservative Free Vials and Syringes
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August 19, 2019 |
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0.9% Sodium Chloride Large Volume Bags
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June 26, 2019 |
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0.9% Sodium Chloride Small Volume Bags (< 150 mL)
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January 29, 2020 |
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14.6% Sodium Chloride Concentrated Solution for Injection
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January 10, 2020 |
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23.4% Sodium Chloride Injection
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January 13, 2020 |
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25% Dextrose Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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5% Dextrose Injection (PVC-free and DEHP-free)
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January 14, 2020 |
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5% Lidocaine and 7.5% Dextrose Injection
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January 22, 2020 |
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50% Dextrose Injection
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January 28, 2020 |
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Abciximab Injection
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April 29, 2019 |
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Acetazolamide Injection
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January 29, 2020 |
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Acetylcysteine Oral and Inhalation Solution
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January 21, 2020 |
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Acyclovir Injection
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January 21, 2020 |
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Albuterol Inhalation Solution
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October 4, 2019 |
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Albuterol Sulfate Extended-Release Tablets
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June 13, 2019 |
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Alcohol Dehydrated Injection (Ethanol)
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June 24, 2019 |
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Alprostadil Urethral Suppositories
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January 14, 2020 |
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Amino Acid Products
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December 18, 2019 |
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Aminocaproic Acid Injection
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January 24, 2020 |
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Aminophylline Injection
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January 24, 2020 |
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Amiodarone Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Amobarbital Sodium Injection
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January 13, 2020 |
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Amphetamine Mixed Salts, Immediate-Release Tablets
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November 25, 2019 |
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Ampicillin Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection
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January 16, 2020 |
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Amyl Nitrite Inhalation
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January 29, 2020 |
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Anagrelide Hydrochloride Capsules
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January 31, 2020 |
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Argatroban Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Ascorbic Acid Injection
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June 5, 2019 |
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Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi
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January 29, 2020 |
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Aspirin Suppositories
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January 21, 2020 |
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Atropine Ophthalmic Solution
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January 13, 2020 |
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Atropine Sulfate Injection
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January 24, 2020 |
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Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment
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January 24, 2020 |
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Azithromycin Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Bacitracin for Injection
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February 3, 2020 |
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Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment
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February 4, 2020 |
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Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Vials
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June 18, 2019 |
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BCG Live Intravesical
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January 17, 2020 |
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Benztropine Mesylate Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Betamethasone Acetate/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Suspension for Injection
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November 18, 2019 |
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Bisacodyl Suppositories
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January 22, 2020 |
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Bisoprolol Fumarate Tablets
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October 30, 2019 |
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Bivalirudin Injection
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January 28, 2020 |
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Bumetanide Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Bupivacaine Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Bupivacaine with Epinephrine Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection
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January 31, 2020 |
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Buspirone Tablets
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January 31, 2020 |
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Busulfan Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Butorphanol Tartrate Injection
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June 7, 2019 |
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Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection
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January 29, 2020 |
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Calcitriol Injection
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November 8, 2019 |
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Calcium Acetate Oral Capsules and Tablets
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January 17, 2020 |
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Calcium Chloride Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Carbidopa and Levodopa Extended-Release Tablets
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January 17, 2020 |
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Carisoprodol Tablets
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January 30, 2020 |
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Cefazolin Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Cefepime Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Cefotaxime Sodium Injection
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January 3, 2020 |
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Cefoxitin Sodium Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Ceftazidime Injection
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January 17, 2020 |
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Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection
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November 13, 2019 |
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Cefuroxime Sodium Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Chlordiazepoxide Capsules
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January 14, 2020 |
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Chlorothiazide Oral Tablets and Suspension
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December 23, 2019 |
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Cidofovir Injection
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July 17, 2019 |
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Ciprofloxacin Injection
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August 27, 2019 |
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Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution
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December 9, 2019 |
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Ciprofloxacin Oral Suspension
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November 25, 2019 |
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Clindamycin Phosphate Injection
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January 16, 2020 |
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Clomiphene Citrate Tablets
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July 23, 2019 |
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Clonidine Hydrochloride Injection
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September 16, 2019 |
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Clotrimazole Lozenges (Clotrimazole Troches)
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January 7, 2020 |
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Copper Chloride Injection
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November 25, 2019 |
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Cosyntropin Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Cyclosporine Capsules
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November 22, 2019 |
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Cyclosporine Injection
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January 16, 2020 |
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Cyclosporine Oral Solution
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January 30, 2020 |
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Dalfopristin and Quinupristin Injection
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January 10, 2020 |
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Daptomycin Injection
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January 23, 2020 |
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Deferoxamine Injection
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January 23, 2020 |
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Degarelix Acetate Injection
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August 19, 2019 |
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Desiccated Thyroid Tablets
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November 6, 2019 |
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection
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January 28, 2020 |
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Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 100 mcg/mL Vials for Injection
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February 4, 2020 |
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Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 4 mcg/mL Premix for Injection
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August 20, 2019 |
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Dexrazoxane Injection
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January 8, 2020 |
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Diazepam Injection
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December 23, 2019 |
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Diclofenac Potassium Tablets
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January 10, 2020 |
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Diclofenac Sodium 1% Topical Gel
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July 17, 2019 |
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Dicyclomine Injection
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August 22, 2019 |
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Dicyclomine Oral Presentations
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January 10, 2020 |
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Diltiazem Hydrochloride Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Diphenhydramine Injection
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December 23, 2019 |
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Disulfiram Tablets
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February 4, 2020 |
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Dobutamine Injection
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January 28, 2020 |
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Docusate Sodium Oral Liquid in Bulk Bottles
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December 9, 2019 |
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Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
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January 3, 2020 |
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Dorzolamide 2% and Timolol 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution
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January 13, 2020 |
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Dorzolamide Ophthalmic Solution
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November 20, 2019 |
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Doxorubicin Injection
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January 22, 2020 |
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Doxycycline Hyclate Injection
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January 29, 2020 |
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Droperidol Injection
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January 17, 2020 |
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Echothiophate Iodide Ophthalmic Drops
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January 7, 2020 |
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Enalaprilat Injection
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January 3, 2020 |
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Enoxaparin Sodium Injection
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December 13, 2019 |
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
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January 17, 2020 |
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Epinephrine Injection
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January 3, 2020 |
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Erythromycin Lactobionate Injection
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January 3, 2020 |
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Erythromycin Lactobionate Injection
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September 23, 2019 |
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Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment
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January 21, 2020 |
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Estradiol Valerate Injection
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July 25, 2019 |
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Ethiodized Oil
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September 17, 2019 |
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Etomidate Injection
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January 22, 2020 |
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Exenatide Extended-Release Suspension for Injection
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September 17, 2019 |
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Famotidine Injection
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July 29, 2019 |
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Famotidine Tablets
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January 30, 2020 |
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Fentanyl Citrate Injection
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February 5, 2020 |
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Fluconazole Injection
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January 22, 2020 |
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Fludarabine Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Fludrocortisone Acetate Tablets
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October 23, 2019 |
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Fluorescein Sodium and Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution
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January 22, 2020 |
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Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips
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January 14, 2020 |
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Fluorometholone Ophthalmic Ointment
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January 27, 2020 |
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Fluorouracil Injection
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June 6, 2019 |
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Flurazepam Capsules
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January 14, 2020 |
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Fluticasone and Salmeterol Powder for Inhalation
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January 10, 2020 |
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Fluvastatin Capsules
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January 8, 2020 |
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Furosemide Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Furosemide Tablets
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December 12, 2019 |
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Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment
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December 16, 2019 |
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Griseofulvin Oral Presentations
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February 4, 2020 |
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Guanfacine Hydrochloride Tablets
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January 27, 2020 |
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Haloperidol Tablets
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January 14, 2020 |
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Heparin Injection
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January 17, 2020 |
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Heparin Sodium Premixed Bags
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January 16, 2020 |
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Hepatitis A Virus Vaccine Inactivated
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August 28, 2019 |
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Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)
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December 11, 2019 |
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Hydralazine injection
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January 22, 2020 |
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Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Hydroxocobalamin Injection
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December 4, 2019 |
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Hydroxyethyl Starch in Sodium Chloride Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection
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January 17, 2020 |
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Hydroxyzine Pamoate Oral Capsules
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January 22, 2020 |
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Hyoscyamine Sulfate Injection
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June 18, 2019 |
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Hyoscyamine Sulfate Injection
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January 29, 2020 |
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Hypromellose Ophthalmic Solution
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January 30, 2020 |
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Immune Globulin, Intravenous or Subcutaneous (Human)
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February 3, 2020 |
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Indocyanine Green
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August 7, 2019 |
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Indomethacin Capsules
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July 23, 2019 |
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Iopamidol Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Iopromide Injection
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June 24, 2019 |
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Iothalamate Meglumine Injection
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January 10, 2020 |
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Irbesartan Tablets
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December 11, 2019 |
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Iron Dextran Injection
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July 17, 2019 |
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Isocarboxazid Tablets
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January 10, 2020 |
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Ketamine Injection
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January 28, 2020 |
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Ketorolac Injection
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February 4, 2020 |
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Labetalol Injection
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January 24, 2020 |
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Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution
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January 30, 2020 |
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Letermovir Injection
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January 17, 2020 |
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Letermovir Tablets
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August 24, 2019 |
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Leucovorin Calcium Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Leuprolide Acetate 14-Day Kit
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June 23, 2019 |
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Leuprolide Acetate Long-Acting Suspension for Intramuscular Injection
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January 3, 2020 |
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Levetiracetam Extended-Release Tablets
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January 22, 2020 |
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Levetiracetam Immediate-Release Tablets
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December 20, 2019 |
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Levetiracetam Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Levothyroxine Sodium Injection
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August 6, 2019 |
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Lidocaine Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Lidocaine with Epinephrine Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Lorazepam Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Lorazepam Tablets
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February 5, 2020 |
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Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
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January 8, 2020 |
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Losartan Tablets
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December 23, 2019 |
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Loxapine Tablets
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January 13, 2020 |
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Magnesium Sulfate Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Mannitol Injection
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November 19, 2019 |
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Melphalan Injection
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January 31, 2020 |
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Melphalan Tablets
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February 4, 2020 |
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Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection
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January 7, 2020 |
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Mepivacaine Injection
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January 21, 2020 |
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Meropenem Injection
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December 11, 2019 |
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Methadone Injection
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June 7, 2019 |
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Methocarbamol Tablets
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January 28, 2020 |
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Methotrexate Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Methyldopa Tablets
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December 12, 2019 |
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Methylene Blue
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January 13, 2020 |
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Metoclopramide Injection
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September 24, 2019 |
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Metoprolol Injection
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January 7, 2020 |
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Metronidazole Hydrochloride Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Midazolam Injection
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January 24, 2020 |
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Midodrine Tablets
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October 9, 2019 |
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Mineral Oil and Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment
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January 27, 2020 |
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Mitoxantrone Hydrochloride Injection
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November 14, 2019 |
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Morphine Injection
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January 24, 2020 |
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Morphine PCA Vials
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December 23, 2019 |
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Morphine Sulfate Immediate-Release Tablets
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September 23, 2019 |
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Multiple Vitamins for Infusion
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December 16, 2019 |
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Mupirocin Calcium 2% Cream
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January 14, 2020 |
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Mupirocin Calcium 2% Nasal Ointment
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January 14, 2020 |
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Mycophenolate Mofetil Capsules and Tablets
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January 13, 2020 |
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Nalbuphine Injection
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January 24, 2020 |
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Nelarabine Injection
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October 22, 2019 |
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Nelfinavir Mesylate Tablets
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July 9, 2019 |
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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates Genitourinary Irrigant
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February 5, 2020 |
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Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Nimodipine Oral Solution
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January 14, 2020 |
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Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension
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January 29, 2020 |
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Nitroglycerin Injection
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January 24, 2020 |
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Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Nystatin Oral Suspension
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December 9, 2019 |
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Octreotide Injection
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January 15, 2020 |
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Olanzapine Intramuscular Injection
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January 21, 2020 |
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Ondansetron Hydrochloride Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Orphenadrine Citrate Injection
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December 4, 2019 |
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Oxytocin Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Pantoprazole Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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PCA Sterile Empty Vials and Injector
|
January 13, 2020 |
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Penicillamine
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November 13, 2019 |
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Pentamidine Isethionate
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January 28, 2020 |
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Phenytoin Sodium Injection
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September 3, 2019 |
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Physostigmine Salicylate Injection
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November 8, 2019 |
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Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection
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January 29, 2020 |
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Polyvinyl Alcohol (Artificial Tears) Ophthalmic Solution
|
December 9, 2019 |
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Potassium Acetate Injection
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January 3, 2020 |
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Potassium Chloride Injection
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May 30, 2019 |
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Potassium Iodide and Iodine (Lugol's Solution or Strong Iodine Solution) 14 mL bottles
|
December 4, 2019 |
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Potassium Phosphate Injection
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September 23, 2019 |
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Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension
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January 14, 2020 |
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Prednisolone Oral Solution
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January 8, 2020 |
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Prednisone Oral Tablets
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January 30, 2020 |
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Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets
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January 15, 2020 |
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Progesterone Injection
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November 15, 2019 |
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Promethazine Injection
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January 30, 2020 |
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Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution
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July 17, 2019 |
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Protamine Sulfate Injection
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September 23, 2019 |
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Quinidine Gluconate Injection
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January 11, 2019 |
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Rabies Immune Globulin
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December 18, 2019 |
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Rabies Vaccine
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December 20, 2019 |
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Ranitidine Injection
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January 17, 2020 |
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Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (Shingrix)
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January 22, 2020 |
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Remifentanil Injection
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September 9, 2019 |
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Reteplase Injection
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June 11, 2019 |
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RimabotulintoxinB Intramuscular Injection
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November 1, 2019 |
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Rocuronium Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Ropivacaine Injection
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February 4, 2020 |
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Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets
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August 21, 2019 |
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Scopolamine Transdermal System
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November 20, 2019 |
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Secobarbital Capsules
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January 13, 2020 |
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Simethicone Oral Liquid
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February 3, 2020 |
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Sincalide Injection
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November 20, 2019 |
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Sodium Acetate Injection
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January 28, 2020 |
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Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Sodium Phosphate Injection
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January 22, 2020 |
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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Oral or Rectal Suspension
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December 18, 2019 |
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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder
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December 18, 2019 |
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Spironolactone Tablets
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September 11, 2019 |
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Sterile Talc
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December 18, 2019 |
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Sterile Water for Injection - Small Volume Vials
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January 27, 2020 |
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Sufentanil Injection
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January 28, 2020 |
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Sulfacetamide Sodium and Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Ointment
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November 19, 2019 |
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Sulfanilamide Cream
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June 18, 2019 |
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Sulfasalazine Enteric-Coated and Immediate-Release Tablets
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January 22, 2020 |
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Tacrolimus Capsules
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January 15, 2020 |
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Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules and Tablets
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November 8, 2019 |
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Tacrolimus Injection
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January 8, 2020 |
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Telmisartan Tablets
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January 8, 2020 |
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Temazepam Capsules
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December 18, 2019 |
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Testosterone Cypionate Injection
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January 28, 2020 |
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Testosterone Enanthate Intramuscular Injection
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December 13, 2019 |
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Thiamine Injection
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January 15, 2020 |
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Thrombin Topical Powder (Recombinant)
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January 21, 2020 |
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Thrombin Topical Solution (Bovine)
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January 3, 2020 |
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Tirofiban Hydrochloride Injection
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October 25, 2019 |
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Tobramycin Sulfate Injection
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June 5, 2019 |
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Tramadol Tablets
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January 21, 2020 |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Injection
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January 21, 2020 |
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Trifluoperazine Tablets
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November 20, 2019 |
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Tropicamide 1% Ophthalmic Solution
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January 24, 2020 |
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Tuberculin
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January 14, 2020 |
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Ulipristal Acetate
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January 14, 2020 |
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Valganciclovir HCl Oral Powder for Solution
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July 9, 2019 |
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Valproate Sodium Injection
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July 12, 2019 |
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Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
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January 29, 2020 |
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Valsartan Tablets
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November 27, 2019 |
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Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection
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January 27, 2020 |
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Vecuronium Bromide Injection
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January 14, 2020 |
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Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules
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January 8, 2020 |
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Verapamil Extended-Release Tablets
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December 5, 2019 |
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Vinblastine Sulfate Injection
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January 21, 2020 |
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Vincristine Sulfate Injection
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January 31, 2020 |
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Vitamin K (Phytonadione) Injection
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July 22, 2019 |
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Yellow Fever Vaccine
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January 14, 2020 |
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