9/8/2024

Physostigmine Salicylate Injection

Reason for the Shortage

- Akorn ceased operations in February 2023.

Available Products

- Anticholium injection, Provepharm, 0.4 mg/mL, 5 mL ampule, 5 count, NDC 81284-0831-05

Estimated Resupply Dates

- FDA is allowing temporary importation of Anticholium 0.4 mg/mL 5 mL ampules. These are being distributed by Provepharm via its distributor, Direct Success. Orders can be placed at 1-877-404-3338 or via email at [email protected]. More information on the imported product can be found at https://www.fda.gov/media/173483/download?attachment or https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-shortages/october-31-2023-temporary-importation-available-physostigmine-injection.

Updated

Updated September 8, 2024 by Elyse MacDonald, PharmD, MS, BCPS. Created March 15, 2021 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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