4/9/2024

Nitroglycerin Injection

Products Affected - Description

- Nitroglycerin injection, American Regent, 5 mg/mL, 10 mL preservative-free vial, 25 count, NDC 00517-4810-25
- Nitroglycerin injection, Baxter, 100 mcg/mL, 25 mg/250 mL premixed bag, 12 count, NDC 00338-1047-02
- Nitroglycerin injection, Baxter, 200 mcg/mL, 50 mg/250 mL premixed bag, 12 count, NDC 00338-1049-02
- Nitroglycerin injection, Baxter, 400 mcg/mL, 100 mg/250 mL premixed bag, 12 count, NDC 00338-1051-02

Reason for the Shortage

- American Regent has nitroglycerin on shortage due to increased demand.
- Baxter has nitroglycerin premixed bags on shortage due to manufacturing delays.

Available Products

- There is insufficient supply for usual ordering

Estimated Resupply Dates

- American Regent has nitroglycerin 5 mg/mL 10 mL vials available in limited supply.
- Baxter has nitroglycerin 25 mg/250 mL, 50 mg/250 mL, and 100 mg/250 mL premixed bags available on allocation.

Updated

Updated April 9, 2024 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created August 24, 2023 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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