Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution shortage
Current 6 presentations · 2 manufacturers · first FDA posting Feb 17, 2015 · last update Oct 14, 2026
Manufacturers: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., SteriMax, Inc.
Stated reasons (per FDA): Demand increase for the drug
More info: FDA Drug Shortages Database · ASHP drug shortages list (search there for this drug)
Presentations
| Presentation | Manufacturer | Status | Reason | Notes (FDA) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 500 mg (NDC 0143-9930-10) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Unavailable |
Demand increase for the drug | Estimated recovery: TBD | Posted Feb 17, 2015 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 0143-9931-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Unavailable |
Demand increase for the drug | Estimated recovery: TBD | Posted Feb 17, 2015 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 0143-9933-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Unavailable |
Demand increase for the drug | Estimated recovery: TBD | Posted Feb 17, 2015 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 10 g (NDC 0143-9935-01) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Unavailable |
Demand increase for the drug | Estimated recovery: TBD | Posted Feb 17, 2015 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 21586-011-02) | SteriMax, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Posted Feb 17, 2015 Updated Jun 15, 2026 | |
| Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 21586-012-02) | SteriMax, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Posted Feb 17, 2015 Updated Jun 15, 2026 |