Is Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate (Gastrocrom) in shortage?
Yes. Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate is on FDA’s drug shortage list (limited availability), last updated Oct 5, 2026.
Why it’s in shortage
- Other
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Gastrocrom, Concentrate, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 0037-0678-96)
Maker contact: (800) 796-9526
- Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 42571-132-52)
Maker contact: (908) 484-7410
- Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 69784-200-96)
No longer manufactured, some supplies still available in supply chain. Distributed by Woodward Pharma Services LLC (248) 308-1120 Ext 2
Maker contact: Distributed by Omnivium Pharmaceuticals LLC (888) 807-9195 or customerservice@omniviumpharma.com
- Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 76204-025-96)
No longer manufactured, some supplies still available in supply chain. Distributed by Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC (855) 806 3300
Maker contact: Distributed by Omnivium Pharmaceuticals LLC (888) 807-9195 or customerservice@omniviumpharma.com
- Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 81665-104-96)
Distributed by Omnivium Pharmaceuticals LLC (888) 807-9195
Maker contact: Distributed by Omnivium Pharmaceuticals LLC (888) 807-9195 or customerservice@omniviumpharma.com
- Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 16571-600-96)
Maker contact: (201) 961-9000 or contact@risingpharma.com
FDA recalls of Cromolyn Sodium
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate:
Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate shortage questions
Is Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate (Gastrocrom) in shortage?
Yes. Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate is on FDA’s drug shortage list (limited availability), last updated Oct 5, 2026.
Why is there a Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Other.
What should I do if I can’t get Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate?
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.