Is Cisatracurium Besylate Injection in shortage?
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Sep 11, 2026).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Cisatracurium Besylate, Injection, 10 mg/5ml (2 mg/mL) Single Dose Vial (NDC 0409-1098-02)
Supply expected to exhaust November 2026; Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Cisatracurium Besylate, Injection, 200 mg/20ml (10 mg/mL) Single Dose Vial (NDC 0409-1103-01)
Supply expected to exhaust late June 2026; Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Cisatracurium Besylate, Injection, 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL) Multidose Vial (NDC 0409-1208-01)
Supply expected to exhaust late June 2026; Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
FDA recalls of Cisatracurium Besylate
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Cisatracurium Besylate Injection:
- SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC recalls Cisatracurium Besylate Injection USP, 10 mg/5 mL* (2mg/mL), 10 x 5 mL Single-dose Vials per Carton, Rx Only,
- SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC recalls Cisatracurium Besylate Injection USP, 200mg/20mL*(10mg/mL), 10 x 20 mL Single-dose Vials per Carton, Rx Only,
- SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC recalls Cisatracurium Besylate Injection USP, 20 mg/10 mL*,(2 mg/mL), 10 x 10 mL Multiple-dose Vials per carton, Rx Only,
- Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc recalls Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, USP, 10mg per 5mL (2 mg per mL), Single-Dose Vial (NDC 71288-712-05), packaged as 10
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, 20 mg per 10 mL (2 mg per mL), For intravenous injection, 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial,
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection shortage questions
Is Cisatracurium Besylate Injection in shortage?
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Sep 11, 2026).
What should I do if I can’t get Cisatracurium Besylate 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.