Current Animal Drug Shortages
Sponsors and manufacturers provide most drug shortage information and FDA works closely with them to help prevent or reduce the impact of shortages.
FDA may disclose information that sponsors/manufacturers voluntarily submit to the Agency as permitted by applicable disclosure law, which includes restrictions on the release of confidential commercial information and trade secrets. If FDA determines that a product is in shortage, the Agency generally intends to work with sponsors and manufacturers to confirm the accuracy and appropriateness of information regarding the shortage before posting publicly on FDA’s website.
Date Shortage Began | Drug Product | Sponsor/Manufacturer | Additional Information |
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February 2024 | Etorphine | Wildlife Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 877.357.6613 |
Regulatory issues. |
February 2024 | Thianil (thiafentanil oxalate) | Wildlife Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 877.357.6613 |
Regulatory issues. |
November 2023 | Folltropin (porcine pituitary-derived follicle stimulating hormone) | Vetoquinol USA, Inc. (800) 267-5707 ext. 238 |
Manufacturing delays. Expected availability late February 2024. FDA is not objecting to the temporary importation of a limited amount of PLUSET (follicle stimulating hormone + luteinizing hormone) by Alberta Veterinary Laboratories, Ltd./Solvet during this shortage. For additional information see the CVM Update and the Pluset Client Information Sheet. Contact Alberta Veterinary Laboratories Ltd/Solvet Customer Service for more information at (403) 456-2245. |
October 2023 | MU-SE (SELENIUM, VITAMIN E) |
Merck/Intervet Inc. 800-521-5757 |
Approval of manufacturing changes pending. |
September 2023 | E-SE (SELENIUM, VITAMIN E) |
Merck/Intervet Inc. 800-521-5757 |
Approval of manufacturing changes pending. |
September 2023 | BO-SE (SELENIUM, VITAMIN E) |
Merck/Intervet Inc. 800-521-5757 |
Approval of manufacturing changes pending. |
August 2023 | PrednisTab (prednisolone tablets), USP, 20mg tablets | Lloyd, Inc. (800) 831-0004 |
Manufacturing delays. Expected availability February 2024. |
September 2022 | Viceton Tablets (chloramphenicol) | Bimeda, Inc. (630) 928-0361 |
Manufacturing delays. Firm anticipates adequate supply in early 2024. |
July 2022 | Lidocaine 2% Injection | Sparhawk Laboratories, Inc. (800) 255-6368 |
API shortage, transportation issues |
March 2021 | R-PEN Soluble Powder (penicillin G potassium) | Huvepharma Inc. 770-486-7212 |
Unavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredient |
February 2021 | Pro-Pen-G (penicillin G procaine, injectable) | Bimeda, Inc. (630) 928-0361 |
Unavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredient |
November 13, 2019 | Epinephrine 1 mg/mL | Sparhawk Laboratories, Inc. (800) 255-6368 |
Increased demands. Approved human product is also available in 30 ml vials. |
August 8, 2016 | Halamid Aqua (chloramine-T) | Axcentive SARL | Manufacturing delay |
April 13, 2015 | IV fluids for animal use, 3L & 5L sizes | Various companies | Demand Increase, reduction in the manufacturing of 3L & 5L sizes |
Resolved Animal Drug Shortages