Sufentanil Injection Shortage
Last Updated: May 3, 2024
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- Sufentanil solution for injection, Pfizer, 50 mcg/mL, 1 mL vial, 10 count, NDC 00409-3382-21
Reason for the Shortage
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- Akorn ceased operations in February 2023.
- Pfizer has sufentanil 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 sufentanil 50 mcg/mL 1 mL vials on back order and the company estimates a release date of July 2024.
Updated
Updated May 3, 2024 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created May 4, 2022 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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