Hydroxyethyl Starch (Hetastarch) Shortage
Last Updated: April 9, 2025
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- 6% hetastarch in 0.9% sodium chloride intravenous injection, Pfizer, 6 gram/100 mL, 500 mL flexible container, 12 count, NDC 00409-7248-03
- Hextend intravenous injection, Pfizer, 6 gram/100 mL, 500 mL flexible container, 12 count, NDC 00409-1555-64
Reason for the Shortage
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- Pfizer has hetastarch on shortage due to manufacturing delays.
Available Products
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- There is insufficient supply for usual ordering
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- Pfizer has 6% hydroxyethyl starch (hetastarch) in 0.9% sodium chloride 500 mL bags on back order and the company estimates a release date of June 2025.
- Pfizer has Hextend 500 mL bags available in limited supply.
Updated
Created April 9, 2025 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2025, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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