Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablets Shortage
Last Updated: June 5, 2025
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- Mefloquine hydrochloride oral tablet, Teva, 250 mg, unit-dose blister pack, NDC 00555-0171-78
Reason for the Shortage
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- Chartwell has mefloquine tablets available.
- Teva did not provide a reason for the shortage.
Available Products
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- Mefloquine hydrochloride oral tablet, Chartwell, 250 mg, bottle, NDC 62135-0973-25
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- Teva has mefloquine 250 mg tablets on back order and the company estimates a release date in early- to mid-June 2025.
Alternative Agents & Management
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- Healthcare professionals who would like to discuss alternate options for specific populations can contact the CDC malaria clinical consult service at 770-488-7788 Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST. Outside these hours, providers can call 770-488-7100.
- See the CDC website for additional information: https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/hcp/drug-malaria/index.html
Updated
Updated June 5, 2025 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created October 9, 2024 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2025, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
Further information
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