Colistimethate

13 November 2009

Products Affected - Description

Colistimethate Injection
150 mg vial, package of 1 (NDC 63323-0393-06), APP
150 mg vial, package of 1 (NDC 00574-0858-01), Paddock
150 mg vial, package of 1 (NDC 39822-0615-01), X-Gen

Reason for the Shortage

• APP stated the shortage was due to supply and demand issues.
• Paddock could not provide a reason for the shortage.
• X-Gen stated the shortage was due to supply and demand issues.
  

Estimated Resupply Dates

APP, Paddock, and X-Gen all have colistimethate injection 150 mg vials available.

Updated

November 13, 2009; October 26, 2009; October 1, 2009; September 16, 2009, University of Utah, Drug Information Service Copyright 2009, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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