Heparin Shortage
https://www.ashp.org/drug-shortages/current-shortages/Drug-Shortage-Detail.aspx?id=353
Reason for the Shortage
- Fresenius Kabi has put heparin on a protective allocation due to a potential shortage of raw ingredient. The letter describing this in detail is available at the following link: https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/us/news/fresenius-kabi-responds-to-a-pote....
- Hikma did not provide a reason for the shortage.
- Mylan refuses to provide updated availability information.
- Pfizer has heparin on shortage due to manufacturing delays.
- Sagent has heparin on shortage due to manufacturing issues and increased demand.
FDA - Information on shortage
