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Sufentanil Citrate Injection
Status: Currently in Shortage
»Date first posted: 05/03/2022
»Therapeutic Categories: Analgesia/Addiction; Pediatric

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (Revised 04/11/2025)

Company Contact Information:
800-631-2174

Presentation Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration Related Information Shortage Reason (per FDASIA)
Sufentanil Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 17478-050-01) Unavailable Not currently manufactured Demand increase for the drug
Sufentanil Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 17478-050-02) Unavailable Not currently manufactured Demand increase for the drug
Sufentanil Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 17478-050-05) Unavailable Not currently manufactured Demand increase for the drug

Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company (Revised 04/23/2025)

Company Contact Information:
844-646-4398

Presentation Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration Related Information Shortage Reason (per FDASIA)
Sufentanil Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 0409-3382-21) Limited Availability Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: July 2025; Estimated Recovery: September 2025 Other
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