Cefuroxime Sodium Injection Shortage
Last Updated: June 15, 2020
Status: Resolved
Reason for the Shortage
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- Sagent had cefuroxime injection on shortage due to manufacturing delays and increased demand.
- Teligent discontinued all Zinacef presentations in February 2018.
- Hikma did not provide a reason for the cefuroxime injection shortage. They are not currently marketing the 7.5 gram vials.
Available Products
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- Cefuroxime powder for solution for injection, Hikma, 1.5 gram, vial, 25 count, NDC 00143-9977-22
- Cefuroxime powder for solution for injection, Hikma, 750 mg, vial, 25 count, NDC 00143-9979-22
- Cefuroxime powder for solution for injection, Sagent, 1.5 gram, vial, 25 count, NDC 25021-0119-20
- Cefuroxime powder for solution for injection, Sagent, 750 mg, vial, 25 count, NDC 25021-0118-10
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- All marketed presentations are available.
Updated
Updated June 15, 2020 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created January 25, 2013 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2020, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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