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4/28/2023

Fluorescein Sodium Injection

Products Affected - Description

    • AK-Fluor solution for injection, Akorn, 10%, 5 mL vial, 12 count, NDC 17478-0253-10 - discontinued
    • AK-Fluor solution for injection, Akorn, 25%, 2 mL vial, 12 count, NDC 17478-0250-20 - discontinued
    • Fluorescite solution for injection, Alcon Labs, 10%, 5 mL vial, 12 count, NDC 00065-0092-65

Reason for the Shortage

    • Akorn ceased operations in February 2023.
    • Alcon has Fluorescite 10% injection on shortage due to increased demand.

Available Products

    • There is insufficient supply for usual ordering

Estimated Resupply Dates

    • Alcon has Fluorescite 10% injection in 5 mL vials on allocation.

Updated

Updated April 28, 2023 by Elyse MacDonald, PharmD, MS, BCPS. Created March 17, 2023 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2023, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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