Glycopyrrolate Injection

22 October 2008

Products Affected - Description

Glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg/mL injection, Baxter
5 mL multiple-dose vial (NDC 10019-0016-54)
20 mL multiple-dose vial, package of 10 (NDC 10019-0016-02)

Reason for the Shortage

• American Regent states the shortage was due to a raw material shortage.
• Baxter’s generic glycopyrrolate injection had been on back order due to increased demand.

Estimated Resupply Dates

• American Regent has all presentations of glycopyrrolate injection available.
• All presentations of Baxter’s Robinul injection and generic glycopyrrolate injection are available.

Related Shortages

• Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital
• Dicyclomine Injection
• Hyoscyamine Tablet— Resolved
• Procyclidine Tablets— No Longer Available
• Scopolamine Injection— Resolved
• Scopolamine Transdermal— Resolved

Updated

October 22, 2008; October 15, 2008; August 25, 2008; July 22, 2008; June 16, 2008; May 12, 2008; April 14, 2008; March 19, 2008; February 21, 2008; February 6, 2008; copyright 2008, University of Utah, Drug Information Service.

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