6/6/2022

Melphalan Injection

Products Affected - Description

- Alkeran powder for solution for injection, Apo-Pharma, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 52609-3001-00 - discontinued
- Melphalan powder for solution for injection, Par Pharmaceuticals, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 42023-0129-01 - discontinued

Reason for the Shortage

- Apo-Pharma discontinued Alkeran injection.
- Athenex has melpalan available.
- Dr. Reddy's has melphalan injection available.
- Fresenius Kabi has melphalan injection available.
- Meitheal has melphalan injection available.
- Mylan Institutional did not provide a reason for the shortage.
- Teva has melphalan injection available.
- Acrotech has Evomela injection available.

Available Products

- Evomela powder for solution for injection, Acrotech, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 72893-0001-01
- Melphalan powder for solution for injection, Athenex, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 70860-0214-61
- Melphalan powder for solution for injection, Dr. Reddy's, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 43598-0392-48
- Melphalan powder for solution for injection, Fresenius Kabi, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 63323-0760-20
- Melphalan powder for solution for injection, Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 71288-0112-90
- Melphalan powder for solution for injection, Mylan Institutional, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 67457-0195-01
- Melphalan powder for solution for injection, Teva, 50 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 45963-0686-02

Estimated Resupply Dates

- All marketed presentations are available.

Updated

Updated June 6, 2022 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created January 28, 2019 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2022, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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