10/9/2026

50% Dextrose Injection

Products Affected - Description

- 50% Dextrose intravenous injection, Amphastar, 50 mL Luer-Jet syringe, 10 count, NDC 76329-3302-01
- 50% Dextrose intravenous injection, Pfizer, 50 mL Ansyr II Luer Lock syringe, 10 count, NDC 00409-7517-16
- 50% Dextrose intravenous injection, Pfizer, 50 mL vial, 25 count, NDC 00409-6648-02

Reason for the Shortage

- Amphastar did not provide a reason for the shortage.
- Pfizer has 50% dextrose injection on shortage due to manufacturing delays.

Available Products

- There is insufficient supply for usual ordering

Estimated Resupply Dates

- Amphastar has 50% dextrose 50 mL syringes on intermittent back order and the company is releasing product as it becomes available.
- Pfizer has 50% dextrose 50 mL syringes on back order and the company estimates a release date of October 2026. There are short-dated 50 mL vials available in limited supply.

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