Sterile Water Injection shortage
Current 12 presentations · 5 manufacturers · first FDA posting Nov 23, 2021 · last update Oct 15, 2026
Manufacturers: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company, Medefil, Inc., Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1000 mL/1000 mL (NDC 63323-178-76) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-10) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Unavailable |
Demand increase for the drug | Next release October 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory. | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-20) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-50) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current Available |
— | Check wholesalers for inventory | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 15, 2026 |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0641-6147-10) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing. Product will be made available as it is released. | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Sep 18, 2026 |
| Bacteriostatic Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-3977-03) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Available |
— | Posted Dec 3, 2021 Updated Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-10) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Available |
— | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-20) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Available |
— | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-50) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Available |
— | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-99) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current Available |
— | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 10 mL/10 mL (NDC 64253-020-30) | Medefil, Inc. | Current Available |
— | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Oct 15, 2026 | |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0487-6105-01) | Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation | Current Limited Availability |
Other | Small amount of inventory available with 12/31/2026 dating | Posted Nov 23, 2021 Updated Aug 4, 2026 |