[26 July 2012]
Products Affected - Description
Tolmetin sodium, Teva
400 mg capsules, 100 count (NDC 00093-8815-01) - NDC discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
- Mylan could not provide a reason for the shortage.
- Teva states the reason for the shortage was demand exceeding available supply. Teva changed NDC numbers in July, 2012.
Available Products
Tolmetin sodium, Mylan
400 mg capsules, 100 count (NDC 00378-5200-01)
600 mg tablets, 100 count (NDC 00378-0313-01)
Tolmetin sodium, Teva
400 mg capsules, 100 count (NDC 00093-2075-01)
Tolmetin sodium, URL
200 mg tablets, 100 count (NDC 53489-0506-01)
Estimated Resupply Dates
All tolmetin presentations are currently available.
Related Shortages
Updated
July 26, 2012; July 9, 2012; June 12, 2012; May 21, 2012; May 17, 2012, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2012, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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