Diazepam Injection

04 February 2009

Products Affected - Description

Diazepam injection 5 mg/mL, Hospira
2 mL luer-lock syringes, package of 10 (NDC 00409-1273-32)
10 mL vials, package of 5 (NDC 00409-3213-02) - discontinued

Reason for the Shortage

Hospira could not provide a reason for the shortage. Hospira is the sole supplier of diazepam injection.

Estimated Resupply Dates

Hospira has diazepam injection available in 10 mL multiple-dose vials (NDC 00409-3213-12) and 2 mL luer-lock syringes (NDC 00409-1273-32). The 10 mL multiple-dose vials in packages of 5 were discontinued.

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• Fentanyl Transdermal System Patch— Resolved
• Hydrocodone Tablets
• Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection
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• Meperidine— Resolved
• Meperidine / Promethazine— No Longer Available
• Methadone Hydrochloride Injection— Resolved
• Methadone Hydrochloride Tablets— Resolved
• Methadone Injection— Resolved
• Methadone Oral Tablets and Liquid— Resolved
• Morphine PCA Syringes— Resolved
• Morphine Sulfate— No Longer Available
• Morphine Sulfate: Extended-Release Products
• Morphine Sulfate: Oral Concentrated Solution
• Oxycodone Combinations Capsules and Tablets
• Oxycodone Extended-Release Tablets— Resolved
• Oxycodone Tablets, Capsules, and Solutions
• Pentazocine / Naloxone Tablets
• Remifentanil Hydrochloride— Resolved
• Sufentanil Injection— Resolved

Updated

February 4, 2009; January 22, 2009; January 8, 2009; December 9, 2008; December 8, 2008; November 20, 2008, University of Utah, Drug Information Service.

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