[11 June 2013]
Products Affected - Description
Nimodipine capsules, Caraco
30 mg capsules, 30 count (NDC 57664-0135-64)
30 mg capsules, 100 count (NDC 57664-0135-65)
Nimodipine capsules, Heritage Pharmaceuticals
30 mg capsules, 30 count (NDC 23155-0108-30)
30 mg capsules, 100 count (NDC 23155-0108-00)
Nimodipine capsules, Teva
30 mg capsules, 30 count (NDC 00555-0980-37) - discontinued
30 mg capsules, 100 count (NDC 00555-0980-40) - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
- Caraco cannot provide a reason for the shortage.
- Teva discontinued nimodipine capsules in early-March, 2013.
Available Products
There are no presentations readily available.
Estimated Resupply Dates
- Caraco has nimodipine capsules on back order and the company cannot estimate a release date.
- Heritage has nimodipine capsules on allocation.
Related Shortages
Updated
June 11, 2013; May 14, 2013; May 10, 2013; March 19, 2013; February 22, 2013; January 23, 2013; December 18, 2012; November 20, 2012; November 2, 2012, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2013, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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