Thiopental Injection

03 February 2010

Products Affected - Description

Pentothal (sodium thiopental for injection), Hospira
Combo Pack with Diluent 1 g/50 mL Kit (NDC 00409-6435-01)
Combo Pack with Diluent 500 mg/20 mL Kit (NDC 00409-3329-01)
Syringe with Diluent 400 mg/20 mL RTM LifeShield (NDC 00409-3352-01)
Syringe with Diluent 500 mg/20 mL RTM LifeShield (NDC 00409-3353-01)

Reason for the Shortage

Hospira has their product on shortage due to manufacturing issues.

Estimated Resupply Dates

Hospira has all Pentothal presentations on back order and estimates a release date in the first quarter of 2010.

Related Shortages

• Propofol Injection

Updated

February 3, 2010; January 11, 2010; December 11, 2009; October 23, 2009; September 18, 2009; September 16, 2009. Copyright 2010, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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