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.
The Drugs.com Current Drug Shortages List 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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Aripiprazole Injection
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October 19, 2013 |
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Ticarcillin Clavulanate
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November 17, 2014 |
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Hydroxyzine Injection
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March 23, 2015 |
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Dacarbazine Injection
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March 30, 2015 |
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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Immediate Release Tablets
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April 8, 2015 |
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Phenylephrine 2.5% and 10% Ophthalmic Solution
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April 21, 2015 |
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Acyclovir Suspension
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May 13, 2015 |
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Droperidol Injection
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June 11, 2015 |
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Azathioprine Injection
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June 11, 2015 |
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Caffeine Citrate Injection and Oral Solution
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June 22, 2015 |
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Sodium Chloride Concentrated Solution for Injection
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July 2, 2015 |
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Aripiprazole Short-Acting Intramuscular Injection
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July 30, 2015 |
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Azathioprine Tablets
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September 15, 2015 |
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Ezetimibe and Atorvastatin Tablets
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September 16, 2015 |
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Caffeine Citrate Injection
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October 1, 2015 |
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Sterile Water Irrigation
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October 13, 2015 |
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Dexamethasone and Neomycin sulfate and Polymyxin B sulfate ophthalmic ointment
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November 24, 2015 |
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Boceprevir Capsules
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December 9, 2015 |
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Deferoxamine Mesylate Injection
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February 29, 2016 |
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Iron Dextran Injection
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May 9, 2016 |
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Dextran Low Molecular Weight (Dextran 40), 10% Injection
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May 9, 2016 |
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PCA Sterile Empty Vials and Injector
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May 9, 2016 |
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Benzonatate Capsules
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May 9, 2016 |
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Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate Injection
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May 11, 2016 |
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Acetylcholine Chloride Powder for Intraocular Solution
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May 13, 2016 |
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Milrinone Injection
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May 17, 2016 |
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Tromethamine Injection
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May 20, 2016 |
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Calcitriol Injection
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June 3, 2016 |
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Carvedilol Tablets
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June 14, 2016 |
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Tropicamide 1% Ophthalmic Solution
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June 16, 2016 |
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Chloroquine Tablets
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June 17, 2016 |
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Fenoldopam Mesylate Injection
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June 23, 2016 |
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Aminocaproic Acid Injection
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June 30, 2016 |
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Metoprolol Injection
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July 8, 2016 |
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Doxycycline Hyclate Injection
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July 8, 2016 |
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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment
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July 8, 2016 |
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Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsules
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July 21, 2016 |
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Lactated Ringer’s Injection Bags
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July 26, 2016 |
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Cardioplegic Solution for Cardiac Perfusion
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July 26, 2016 |
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Ofloxacin Otic Solution
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July 28, 2016 |
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Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection
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August 1, 2016 |
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Propranolol Injection
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August 1, 2016 |
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Enalaprilat Injection
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August 1, 2016 |
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Morphine PCA Vials
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August 1, 2016 |
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Anagrelide Capsules
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August 4, 2016 |
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Synthetic Conjugated Estrogen
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August 5, 2016 |
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Tretinoin Oral Capsules
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August 6, 2016 |
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Eptifibatide Injection
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August 11, 2016 |
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Follitropin Beta
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August 15, 2016 |
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14.6% Sodium Chloride Concentrated Solution for Injection
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August 18, 2016 |
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Chlorpromazine Injection
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August 23, 2016 |
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Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Solution
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August 30, 2016 |
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L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection
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September 8, 2016 |
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Fomepizole Injection
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September 8, 2016 |
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Propranolol Hydrochloride Tablets
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September 9, 2016 |
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Sumatriptan Nasal Spray
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September 9, 2016 |
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Cisatracurium Besylate Injection
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September 9, 2016 |
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Cefpodoxime
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September 27, 2016 |
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Phenytoin Injection
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September 27, 2016 |
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Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution
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October 17, 2016 |
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Cytarabine Injection
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October 19, 2016 |
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Fluorouracil Injection
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October 21, 2016 |
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Testosterone Cypionate Intramuscular Injection Intramuscular
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November 6, 2016 |
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Desmopressin Injection
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November 7, 2016 |
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Zolpidem Tartrate Immediate Release Tablets
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November 10, 2016 |
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Flurandrenolide Tape
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November 10, 2016 |
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Imipenem Cilastatin Injection
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November 11, 2016 |
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Leflunomide Tablets
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November 11, 2016 |
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BCG Vaccine Live Intravesical
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November 18, 2016 |
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Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine
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December 19, 2016 |
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Mannitol Injection
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December 19, 2016 |
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Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis and Inactivated Poliovirus and Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine (DTaP - IPV/Hib)
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December 19, 2016 |
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Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (DTaP)
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December 19, 2016 |
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Benztropine Injection
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December 22, 2016 |
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Thrombin Topical Solution (Bovine)
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January 6, 2017 |
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Diltiazem Extended-Release Capsules (Twice-Daily Dosing)
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January 6, 2017 |
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Poliovirus Vaccine Inactivated
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January 9, 2017 |
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Vitamin C
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January 9, 2017 |
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Dibucaine Ointment
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January 12, 2017 |
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23.4% Sodium Chloride Concentrated Solution for Injection
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January 13, 2017 |
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Avibactam/Ceftazidime Injection
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January 24, 2017 |
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Vitamin E Aqueous Oral Solution
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January 25, 2017 |
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Flumazenil Injection
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January 31, 2017 |
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Ammonium Chloride Injection
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January 31, 2017 |
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Ferrous Sulfate Oral Pediatric Drops
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January 31, 2017 |
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Tigecycline Injection
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February 6, 2017 |
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Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets
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February 6, 2017 |
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Sufentanil Injection
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February 13, 2017 |
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Melphalan Tablets
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February 22, 2017 |
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Potassium Acetate Injection
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February 27, 2017 |
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Sterile Empty Vials
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March 7, 2017 |
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection
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March 8, 2017 |
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Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride
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March 8, 2017 |
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Dolasetron Mesylate Injection
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March 8, 2017 |
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Diltiazem Injection
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March 14, 2017 |
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Meningococcal Vaccines
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March 20, 2017 |
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Ranitidine Injection
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March 21, 2017 |
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Ampicillin Injection
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March 24, 2017 |
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Amikacin Injection
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April 3, 2017 |
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Lorazepam injectable presentations
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April 4, 2017 |
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Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device
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April 7, 2017 |
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Dextrose 5% Injection Large Volume Bags
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April 25, 2017 |
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Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution
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April 25, 2017 |
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Hydroxyamphetamine Hydrobromide and Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution
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April 25, 2017 |
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Gadoteridol Injection
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April 25, 2017 |
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Dexpanthenol Injection
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April 30, 2017 |
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Ciprofloxacin Oral Suspension
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May 2, 2017 |
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Mitoxantrone Hydrochloride Injection
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May 3, 2017 |
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Leuprolide Acetate 14-Day Kit
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May 5, 2017 |
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Amoxicillin and Clavulanate 1000 mg/62.5 mg Extended-Release Tablets
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May 5, 2017 |
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5% Lidocaine and 7.5% Dextrose Injection
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May 8, 2017 |
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Cefotetan Disodium Injection
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May 15, 2017 |
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Indocyanine Green
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May 19, 2017 |
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Ondansetron Injection
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May 22, 2017 |
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Reteplase Injection
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May 22, 2017 |
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Mupirocin Calcium 2% Cream
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June 2, 2017 |
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Talc, Sterile
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June 2, 2017 |
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Acetylcysteine Inhalation Solution
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June 5, 2017 |
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Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
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June 5, 2017 |
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Liotrix Tablets
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June 6, 2017 |
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Hydralazine Injection
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June 6, 2017 |
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Belatacept Injection
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June 6, 2017 |
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5% Dextrose Injection
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June 8, 2017 |
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5% Dextrose Injection (PVC-free and DEHP-free)
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June 8, 2017 |
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Lorazepam Injection
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June 9, 2017 |
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Oxytocin Injection
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June 12, 2017 |
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Estradiol Valerate Injection
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June 12, 2017 |
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Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi
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June 12, 2017 |
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Ioversol Injection
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June 12, 2017 |
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Ceftazidime Injection
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June 14, 2017 |
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Haloperidol Decanoate Injection
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June 15, 2017 |
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Indigo Carmine Injection
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June 15, 2017 |
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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets
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June 19, 2017 |
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Ethiodized Oil
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June 20, 2017 |
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Potassium Chloride Injection
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June 20, 2017 |
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Doxorubicin Injection
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June 20, 2017 |
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Albuterol Inhalation Solution
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June 20, 2017 |
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Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
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June 21, 2017 |
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Electrolyte Concentrate
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June 25, 2017 |
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Cefotaxime Injection
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June 25, 2017 |
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Methyldopate Injection
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June 25, 2017 |
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Torsemide Injection
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June 25, 2017 |
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Morrhuate Sodium Injection
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June 25, 2017 |
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Theophylline Extended-Release Tablets
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June 25, 2017 |
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Penicillin G Benzathine
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June 25, 2017 |
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Penicillin G Procaine Injection
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June 25, 2017 |
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Penicillin G Benzathine/Penicillin G Procaine
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June 25, 2017 |
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Ammonium Molybdate Injection
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June 25, 2017 |
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Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection
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June 26, 2017 |
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Multiple Vitamins for Infusion
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June 26, 2017 |
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Thiotepa for Injection
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June 26, 2017 |
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Yellow Fever Vaccine Injection
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June 27, 2017 |
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Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection
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June 27, 2017 |
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Indomethacin Capsules
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June 27, 2017 |
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Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Drops
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June 27, 2017 |
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0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL, 20 mL, and 50 mL Preservative Free Vials
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June 27, 2017 |
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Hyoscyamine Sulfate Injection
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June 27, 2017 |
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Clindamycin Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Cisplatin Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Bupivacaine Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Furosemide Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Cefepime Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Calcium Chloride Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Cefoxitin Sodium Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Dextrose (25%) Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Sodium Acetate Injection
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July 3, 2017 |
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Sodium Phosphate Injection
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July 6, 2017 |
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Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
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July 6, 2017 |
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Calcium Gluconate Injection
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July 6, 2017 |
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Epinephrine Injection
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July 6, 2017 |
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Succinylcholine Injection
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July 6, 2017 |
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Dextrose (50%) Injection
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July 6, 2017 |
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Diltiazem Hydrochloride Injection
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July 6, 2017 |
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Fentanyl Citrate Injection
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July 6, 2017 |
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Octreotide Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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Olanzapine Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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Lidocaine Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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70% Dextrose Injection Large Volume Bags
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July 7, 2017 |
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Promethazine Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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Levetiracetam Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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Methylphenidate Transdermal
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July 7, 2017 |
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Leucovorin Calcium Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed
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July 7, 2017 |
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Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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Topotecan Capsules
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July 7, 2017 |
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Metronidazole Hydrochloride Injection
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July 7, 2017 |
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Tolmetin Capsules and Tablets
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July 7, 2017 |
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Isosorbide Dinitrate Extended-Release Tablets
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July 10, 2017 |
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Famotidine Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Atropine Sulfate Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Piperacillin Tazobactam Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Pantoprazole Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Etomidate Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Sodium Nitroprusside Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Bleomycin Sulfate Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Gentamicin injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Levocarnitine Oral Tablets and Solution
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July 10, 2017 |
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Vecuronium Bromide Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Carboplatin Solution for Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
|
July 10, 2017 |
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23.4% Sodium Chloride Injection
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July 10, 2017 |
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Haloperidol Lactate Injection
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July 13, 2017 |
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Ampicillin Sulbactam
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July 13, 2017 |
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Dexrazoxane Injection
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July 13, 2017 |
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Tobramycin Injection
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July 13, 2017 |
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Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution
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July 13, 2017 |
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Morphine Injections
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July 14, 2017 |
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Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags
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July 14, 2017 |
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Albendazole Tablets
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July 14, 2017 |
