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Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim Sulfates Ophthalmic Solution Shortage

Last Updated: June 3, 2024
Status: Current

Products Affected - Description
    • Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim Sulfates ophthalmic solution, Akorn, 10,000 unit/mL - 1 mg/mL, 10 mL bottle, NDC 17478-0703-11 - discontinued
    • Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim Sulfates ophthalmic solution, Bausch Health, 10,000 unit/mL - 1 mg/mL, 10 mL bottle, NDC 24208-0315-10
    • Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim Sulfates ophthalmic solution, Greenstone (Viatris), 10,000 unit/mL - 1 mg/mL, 10 mL bottle, NDC 60758-0908-10 - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
    • Akorn ceased operations in February 2023.
    • Bausch Health polymixin B and trimethoprim sulfates ophthalmic solution available.
    • Sandoz is releasing polymyxin B and trimethoprim sulfates ophthalmic solution to forecast.
Available Products
    • Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim Sulfates ophthalmic solution, Sandoz, 10,000 unit/mL - 1 mg/mL, 10 mL bottle, NDC 61314-0628-10

Estimated Resupply Dates

    • Bausch Health has polymyxin B and trimethoprim sulfates ophthalmic solution on intermittent back order and the company is releasing supplies as they become available.

Updated

Updated June 3, 2024 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created March 31, 2023 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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