Dextran Low Molecular Weight (Dextran 40), 10% Injection Shortage
Last Updated: April 28, 2025
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- Dextran 40, Pfizer, 10% in 500 mL 5% Dextrose, 12 count, NDC 00409-7418-03
Reason for the Shortage
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- Pfizer has low molecular weight dextran on shortage due to manufacturing delays.
Available Products
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- Dextran 40, Pfizer, 10% in 500 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 12 count, NDC 00409-7419-03
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- Pfizer has 10% low molecular weight dextran in 5% dextrose 500 mL bags on back order and the company estimates a release date of June 2025.
Updated
Updated April 28, 2025 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created October 30, 2024 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2025, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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