Is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection in shortage?
Yes. Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (limited availability), last updated Oct 6, 2026.
Why it’s in shortage
- Demand increase for the drug
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-165-01)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-165-05)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-165-30)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Preservative Free, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-506-01)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-516-10)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-0210-10)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-210-10)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 67457-420-10)
Maker contact: 800-796-9526
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 67457-421-30)
Maker contact: 800-796-9526
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 67457-422-54)
Maker contact: 800-796-9526
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 67457-423-12)
Maker contact: 800-796-9526
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-304-25)
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Maker contact: 888-238-7880
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-0367-25)
Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6145-25)
Additional product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6146-25)
Additional product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-0212-10)
3 month expiry available on request. Next release not available at this time.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-212-10)
3 month expiry available on request. Next release not available at this time.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Preservative Free, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 70069-021-25)
Maker contact: 732-554-1019
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 70069-025-10)
Maker contact: 732-554-1037
FDA recalls of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection:
- SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC recalls Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 100 mg/ 10 mL, (10 mg/mL), 10x10 mL Multiple Dose Vials, Rx only,
- Eugia US LLC recalls Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate injection USP, 120mg per 30mL (4mg/mL), 30 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed
- West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. recalls Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 20 mg/5 mL (4 mg/mL), 5 mL Vials (NDC 0641-6146-01), packaged in 25 x 5
- West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. recalls Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 4 mg/mL, 1 mL Vials (NDC 0641-6145-01), packaged in 25 x 1 mL Vials per
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection shortage questions
Is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection in shortage?
Yes. Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (limited availability), last updated Oct 6, 2026.
Why is there a Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Demand increase for the drug.
What should I do if I can’t get Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 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.