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2/23/2023

Methadone Injection

Products Affected - Description

    • Methadone injection, Akorn, 10 mg/mL, 20 mL vial, 1 count, NDC 17478-0380-20 - discontinued

Reason for the Shortage

    • Akorn ceased operation in February 2023.
    • Mylan did not provide a reason for the shortage.

Available Products

    • Methadone injection, Mylan Institutional (Viatris), 10 mg/mL, 20 mL vial, 1 count, NDC 67457-0217-20

Estimated Resupply Dates

    • Viatris has methadone injection available.

Updated

Updated February 23, 2023 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created February 12, 2020 by Stephen Andrews, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS, Drug Information Specialist. © 2023, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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