Is Ampicillin Sodium Injection in shortage?
Ampicillin Sodium Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Dec 8, 2025).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 1 g (NDC 0781-9404-95)
Discontinuation of private label only
Maker contact: 800-525-8747
- Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 2 g (NDC 0781-9408-95)
Discontinuation of private label only
Maker contact: 800-525-8747
- Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 10 g (NDC 0781-9409-95)
Discontinuation of private label only
Maker contact: 800-525-8747
- Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 1 g (NDC 0781-9412-92)
Discontinuation of private label only
Maker contact: 800-525-8747
- Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 2 g (NDC 0781-9413-92)
Discontinuation of private label only
Maker contact: 800-525-8747
FDA recalls of Ampicillin Sodium
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Ampicillin Sodium Injection:
- Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office recalls Ampicillin for Injection, USP, 1 g per vial, 10-count box, Rx only, Distributed by: Auromedics Pharma, NDC 55150-113-10
- Pfizer Inc. recalls Unasyn (ampicillin sodium/sulbacatam) for injection, 1.5 g* per vial, Rx Only, 10 vials/carton, Made in Italy
- AuroMedics Pharma LLC recalls Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP, 3 gram*s/vial, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Sterile, Manufactured
- Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. recalls Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection 1.5 g vial, sterile Dry Powder for injection, 10 vials per carton, Distributed
- Sandoz Inc recalls Ampicillin for Injection, USP, 500 mg per vial, single vial (NDC 0781-3407-78) packaged in 10-count shrink wrap packs
Ampicillin Sodium Injection shortage questions
Is Ampicillin Sodium Injection in shortage?
Ampicillin Sodium Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Dec 8, 2025).
What should I do if I can’t get Ampicillin Sodium Injection?
Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.