Polyvinyl Alcohol (Artificial Tears) Ophthalmic Solution Shortage
Last Updated: May 6, 2024
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- Artificial Tears ophthalmic solution, Rugby Laboratories, 1.4%, 15 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 00536-1084-94 - discontinued
- Artificial Tears Solution ophthalmic solution, Akorn, 1.4%, 15 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 17478-0060-12 - discontinued
- Liquitears ophthalmic solution, Major, 1.4%, 15 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 00904-6492-35 - discontinued
- Tears Again ophthalmic solution, OCuSOFT, 1.4%, 15 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 54799-0904-15 - discontinued
- Tears Again ophthalmic solution, OCuSOFT, 1.4%, 30 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 54799-0904-30 - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
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- Akorn shut down in early 2023.
- Altaire is not currently marketing polyvinyl alcohol 1.4% ophthalmic solution.
- Major has discontinued Liquitears ophthalmic drops.
- Ocusoft has discontinued Tears Again.
- Rugby has polyvinyl alcohol (NDC 00536-1408-94) ophthalmic drops available.
Available Products
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- Polyvinyl Alcohol ophthalmic solution, Rugby Laboratories, 1.4%, 15 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 00536-1408-94
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- All marketed presentations are available.
Updated
Updated May 6, 2024 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created August 9, 2018 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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