Oxytocin Injection Shortage
Last Updated: July 26, 2023
Status: Current
Reason for the Shortage
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- Par has Pitocin available.
- Fresenius Kabi has oxytocin available.
Available Products
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- Pitocin injection, Par Sterile Products, 10 unit/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 count, NDC 42023-0116-25
- Pitocin injection, Par Sterile Products, 10 unit/mL, 10 mL vial, 25 count, NDC 42023-0116-02
- Pitocin injection, Par Sterile Products, 10 unit/mL, 50 mL bulk vial, 1 count, NDC 42023-0130-06
- Oxytocin injection, Fresenius Kabi, 10 unit/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 count, NDC 63323-0012-11
- Oxytocin injection, Fresenius Kabi, 10 unit/mL, 10 mL vial, 25 count, NDC 63323-0012-10
- Oxytocin injection, Fresenius Kabi, 10 unit/mL, 30 mL vial, 10 count, NDC 63323-0012-30
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- All marketed presentations are available.
Implications for Patient Care
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- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has a section on Frequently Asked Questions about the oxytocin shortage. This can be found at: https://www.acog.org/clinical-information/physician-faqs/oxytocin-shortage
Updated
Updated July 26, 2023 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created September 13, 2022 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2023, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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