Artesunate Injection Shortage
Last Updated: November 5, 2021
Status: Current
Reason for the Shortage
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- Amivas has artesunate available.
Available Products
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- Artesunate lyophilized powder for injection, Amivas, 110 mg, single dose vial, 2 count, NDC 73607-0011-11
Alternative Agents & Management
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- Healthcare professionals who are unable to secure an emergency shipment of Artesunate for Injection via the usual distribution channels should contact the CDC (770-488-7788) Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm EST. Outside these hours, providers should call 770-488-7100.
- See the CDC website for more information: www.cdc.gov/malaria/diagnosis_treatment/artesunate.html.
Updated
Updated November 5, 2021 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created September 14, 2021 by Stephen Andrews, PharmD, BCPS, Drug Information Specialist. © 2021, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
Further information
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