[08 May 2013]
Products Affected - Description
Brevital injection, JHP
2.5 gram vial, 1 count (NDC 42023-0106-01)
Reason for the Shortage
- JHP states the reason for the shortage is increased demand.
- JHP launched a 200 mg size in April 2013.
Available Products
Brevital injection, JHP
200 mg vial, 10 count (NDC 42023-0148-10)
500 mg vial, 1 count (NDC 42023-0105-01)
Estimated Resupply Dates
JHP has Brevital 2.5 gram vials on intermittent back order and the company is releasing supplies as they become available.
Related Shortages
Updated
May 8, 2013; April 10, 2013; March 15, 2013; February 7, 2013; January 9, 2013, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2013, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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