Fentanyl Citrate Injection shortage
Current 19 presentations · 3 manufacturers · first FDA posting Jan 1, 2012 · last update Oct 15, 2026
Manufacturers: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
Stated reasons (per FDA): Demand increase for the drug; Other
More info: FDA Drug Shortages Database · ASHP drug shortages list (search there for this drug)
Presentations
| Presentation | Manufacturer | Status | Reason | Notes (FDA) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-01) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-02) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-05) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-20) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-50) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-808-11) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 0641-6024-10) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Unavailable |
Other | Inventory available in vial presentations. | Posted Dec 20, 2023 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 0641-6025-10) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Unavailable |
Other | Inventory available in vial presentations. | Posted Dec 20, 2023 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 0641-6026-05) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Unavailable |
Other | Inventory available in vial presentations. | Posted Dec 20, 2023 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6027-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released. | Posted Dec 20, 2023 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6028-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released. | Posted Dec 20, 2023 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6029-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released. | Posted Dec 20, 2023 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6030-01) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released. | Posted Dec 20, 2023 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6247-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released. | Posted Dec 20, 2023 Updated Oct 14, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 100 mcg/2 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-22) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Available |
— | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-25) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Limited Availability |
Demand increase for the drug | Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: October 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026 | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 8, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 500 mcg/10 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-28) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Limited Availability |
Demand increase for the drug | Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: October 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026 | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 8, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 1000 mcg/20 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-31) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Limited Availability |
Demand increase for the drug | Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: November 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026 | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 8, 2026 |
| Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 2500 mcg/50 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-61) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Available |
— | Posted Jan 1, 2012 Updated Oct 8, 2026 |