Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim Sulfates Ophthalmic Solution Shortage
Last Updated: November 9, 2024
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- 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, Greenstone (Viatris), 10,000 unit/mL - 1 mg/mL, 10 mL bottle, NDC 60758-0908-10 - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
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- Akorn ceased operations in February 2023.
- Bausch Health has polymixin B and trimethoprim sulfates ophthalmic solution available.
- Sandoz has polymyxin B and trimethoprim sulfates ophthalmic solution available.
Available Products
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- 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, Sandoz, 10,000 unit/mL - 1 mg/mL, 10 mL bottle, NDC 61314-0628-10
Updated
Updated November 9, 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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