10/26/2024

Ribavirin Inhalation

Products Affected - Description

- Virazole inhalation powder for solution, Bausch Health, 6 gram, 100 mL vial, 4 count, NDC 00187-0007-14

Reason for the Shortage

- Bausch Health did not provide a reason for the shortage. Bausch Health discontinued the authorized generic in October 2022.
- Cameron Pharmaceuticals was not available to provide information.
- Zydus did not provide a reason for the shortage.

Available Products

- Ribavirin inhalation powder for solution, Zydus, 6 gram, 100 mL vial, 4 count, NDC 68382-0395-04

Estimated Resupply Dates

- Bausch Health has Virazole inhalation 6 gram powder for solution on long-term back order and the company cannot estimate a release date.

Updated

Updated October 26, 2024 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created May 23, 2023 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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