Phenylephrine Ophthalmic Solution Shortage
Last Updated: April 8, 2025
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- Phenylephrine ophthalmic drops, Bausch Health, 10%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 82260-0103-05
- Phenylephrine ophthalmic drops, Bausch Health, 2.5%, 10 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 82260-0102-10
Reason for the Shortage
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- Bausch Health did not provide a reason for the shortage.
- Lifestar has phenylephrine ophthalmic solution available.
Available Products
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- Phenylephrine ophthalmic drops, Lifestar Pharma, LLC, 10%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 70756-0612-30
- Phenylephrine ophthalmic drops, Lifestar Pharma, LLC, 2.5%, 2 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 70756-0629-25
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- Bausch Health has 2.5% phenylephrine in 10 mL bottles on back order and the company estimates a release date in May 2025. The 10% phenylephrine in 5 mL bottles is available with short expiration dating (December 2025).
Updated
Updated April 8, 2025 by Elyse MacDonald, PharmD, MS, BCPS. Created April 26, 2023 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2025, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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