Follitropin Beta
Last Updated: August 15, 2016
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
All presentations are currently available
Reason for the Shortage
- Merck did not provide a reason for the shortage of Follistim AQ.
- Merck discontinued Follistim AQ 75 unit and 150 unit presentations.
- Merck is the sole supplier of follitropin beta.
Available Products
Follistim AQ Cartridge injection, Merck
300 unit, 1.5 mL prefilled cartridge, 1 count (NDC 00052-0313-01)
600 unit, 1.5 mL prefilled cartridge, 1 count (NDC 00052-0316-010)
900 unit, 1.5 mL prefilled cartridge, 1 count (NDC 00052-0326-01)
Estimated Resupply Dates
Merck has all Follistim AQ prefilled cartridges available.
Related Shortages
- Chorionic Gonadotropin (Human) Injection — Resolved
Updated
August 15, July 24 and 21, May 18, 2016, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2016, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
