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Hydroxyethyl Starch (Hetastarch) Shortage

Last Updated: July 9, 2025
Status: Current

Products Affected - Description
    • 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
    • Pfizer has hetastarch on shortage due to manufacturing delays.
Available Products
    • There is insufficient supply for usual ordering

Estimated Resupply Dates

    • 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 September 2025.
    • Pfizer has Hextend 500 mL bags available in limited supply.

Updated

Updated July 9, 2025 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. 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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