April 2012 Drug Information Update - Pharmacy Benefits ...
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Reason for the Shortage<br />
• Teva could not provide a reason for the shortage.<br />
• Teva is the sole manufacturer of nystatin vaginal tablets.<br />
Article link: http://www.ashp.org/<strong>Drug</strong>Shortages/Current/Bulletin.aspx?id=865<br />
Source: www.ashp.org<br />
Metronidazole Injection<br />
February 29, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Products Affected - Description<br />
Metronidazole Injection, Claris<br />
500 mg/100 mL, 24 count (NDC 36000-0001-24)<br />
Metronidazole Injection, West-Ward<br />
500 mg/100 mL, 24 count (NDC 00143-9772-26) - discontinued<br />
Reason for the Shortage<br />
• Claris has recalled all lots of their metronidazole premixed bags. This recall affects West-Ward as<br />
well as Claris because they manufacture product for both companies.<br />
• West-Ward discontinued their metronidazole injection in May, 2011.<br />
Article link: http://www.ashp.org/<strong>Drug</strong>Shortages/Current/Bulletin.aspx?id=643<br />
Source: www.ashp.org<br />
Amyl Nitrite Inhalation Solution<br />
February 29, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Products Affected - Description<br />
Amyl Nitrite, Inhalation Solution, X-Gen<br />
0.3 mL ampule, 12 count (NDC 39822-9950-02)<br />
Reason for the Shortage<br />
• X-Gen cannot provide a reason for the shortage.<br />
• James Alexander Corp is the manufacturer of amyl nitrate for X-Gen Pharmaceuticals, along with<br />
other distributors.<br />
Article link: http://www.ashp.org/<strong>Drug</strong>Shortages/Current/Bulletin.aspx?id=897<br />
Source: www.ashp.org<br />
Argatroban Injection<br />
March 1, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Products Affected - Description<br />
Argatroban injection, Medicines Company<br />
1 mg/mL, 50 mL vials, 1 count (NDC 42367-0203-07)<br />
1 mg/mL, 50 mL vials, 10 count (NDC 42367-0203-84)<br />
Reason for the Shortage<br />
• Medicines Company distributes argatroban supplied by Eagle Pharmaceuticals. Eagle<br />
Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled all lots of argatroban due to the potential for visible<br />
particulates.<br />
• Sandoz had argatroban injection on shortage due to increased demand.<br />
Article link: http://www.ashp.org/<strong>Drug</strong>Shortages/Current/Bulletin.aspx?id=870<br />
Source: www.ashp.org<br />
Droperidol Injection<br />
March 5, <strong>2012</strong><br />
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