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Is Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection (Precedex) in shortage?

Yes. Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 2026.

In shortageFDA status
58packages listed
11unavailable

Why it’s in shortage

  • Delay in shipping of the drug
  • Demand increase for the drug
  • Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
  • Other

Every listed package

FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-421-02)
    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLCIn shortageUnavailableUpdated Oct 6, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 888-386-1300

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-671-00)
    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLCIn shortageUnavailableUpdated Oct 6, 2026

    Expected recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 888-386-1300

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-671-20)
    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLCIn shortageUnavailableUpdated Oct 6, 2026

    Expected recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 888-386-1300

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-671-50)
    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLCIn shortageUnavailableUpdated Oct 6, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 888-386-1300

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 80 mcg/20 mL (NDC 0781-3493-95)
    Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.In shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Marketed by Sandoz Inc.; Customer service: 800-525-8747

    Maker contact: See Related Information section below for customer service information

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (NDC 0781-3494-95)
    Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.In shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Marketed by Sandoz Inc.; Customer service: 800-525-8747

    Maker contact: See Related Information section below for customer service information

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 400 mcg/100 mL (NDC 0781-3495-95)
    Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.In shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Marketed by Sandoz Inc.; Customer service: 800-525-8747

    Maker contact: See Related Information section below for customer service information

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 67457-251-02)
    Mylan Institutional, a Viatris CompanyIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 800-796-9526

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 ug/50 mL (NDC 67457-924-50)
    Mylan Institutional, a Viatris CompanyIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 800-796-9526

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 400 ug/100 mL (NDC 67457-925-10)
    Mylan Institutional, a Viatris CompanyIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 800-796-9526

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 mcg/mL, 50 mL (NDC 70121-1388-1)
    Amneal PharmaceuticalsIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 877-835-5472

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 70121-1388-8)
    Amneal PharmaceuticalsIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 866-525-7270

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 mcg/mL, 100 mL (NDC 70121-1389-1)
    Amneal PharmaceuticalsIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 866-525-7270

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 70121-1389-7)
    Amneal PharmaceuticalsIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 866-525-7270

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mcg/2 mL (NDC 83634-600-02)
    Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. (US Agent eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc.)In shortageUnavailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug; Distributed by Avenacy; Contact information: 877-283-6229

    Maker contact: See Related Information section below for customer service information

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 400 ug/100 mL (NDC 0338-9557-12)
    Baxter HealthcareIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 2, 2026

    Maker contact: 888-229-0001

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 42023-186-20)
    Par Health, USA LLCIn shortageUnavailableUpdated Oct 2, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD; Please check wholesalers for inventory

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 42023-187-10)
    Par Health, USA LLCIn shortageUnavailableUpdated Oct 2, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD; Please check wholesalers for inventory

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 ug/50 mL (NDC 43066-555-24)
    Baxter HealthcareIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 2, 2026

    Maker contact: 888-229-0001

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 400 ug/100 mL (NDC 43066-557-12)
    Baxter HealthcareIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 2, 2026

    Maker contact: 888-229-0001

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 55150-209-02)
    Eugia US LLCIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 2, 2026

    Check wholesalers for inventory

    Maker contact: 888-238-7880

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 55150-296-10)
    Eugia US LLCIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 2, 2026

    Check wholesalers for inventory

    Maker contact: 888-238-7880

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 55150-297-10)
    Eugia US LLCIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 2, 2026

    Check wholesalers for inventory

    Maker contact: 888-238-7880

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 44567-600-04)
    HQ Specialty PharmaIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 1, 2026

    Marketed by WG Critical Care

    Maker contact: WG Critical Care 888-493-0861

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 44567-601-04)
    HQ Specialty PharmaIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 1, 2026

    Marketed by WG Critical Care

    Maker contact: WG Critical Care 888-493-0861

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 44567-602-24)
    HQ Specialty PharmaIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 1, 2026

    Marketed by WG Critical Care

    Maker contact: WG Critical Care 888-493-0861

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 44567-603-24)
    HQ Specialty PharmaIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 1, 2026

    Marketed by WG Critical Care

    Maker contact: WG Critical Care 888-493-0861

  • Precedex, Injection, 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-0155-02)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-1174-10)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 1000 mcg/250 mL Single Dose Glass Bottle (NDC 0409-1434-01)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-1454-20)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 80 mcg/20 mL (4 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-1660-20)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-1660-50)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 1000 mcg/250 mL Glass Bottle NovaPlus (NDC 0409-2815-01)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-4596-20)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (NDC 0409-7838-24)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 400 mcg/100 mL (NDC 0409-7853-24)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 1000 mcg/250 mL (NDC 0409-7875-12)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 21, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 0143-9532-25)
    Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.In shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 18, 2026

    Product temporarily on backorder. Additional lots will be available in the September 2026 timeframe.

    Maker contact: 800-631-2174

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 ug/1 mL) (NDC 52536-125-10)
    Azurity Pharmaceuticals, IncIn shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 16, 2026

    Distributed by Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Maker contact: 877-495-6856

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 400 mcg/100 mL (4 ug/1 mL) (NDC 52536-126-08)
    Azurity Pharmaceuticals, IncIn shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 16, 2026

    Distributed by Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Maker contact: 877-495-6856

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 ug/1 mL) (NDC 72572-127-10)
    Azurity Pharmaceuticals, IncIn shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 16, 2026

    Distributed by Civica

    Maker contact: 877-495-6856

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 400 mcg/100 mL (4 ug/1 mL) (NDC 72572-128-08)
    Azurity Pharmaceuticals, IncIn shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 16, 2026

    Distributed by Civica

    Maker contact: 877-495-6856

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 16729-239-93)
    Accord Healthcare Inc.In shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 15, 2026

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug More from the maker

    Maker contact: 866-941-7875, option 2

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 16729-432-93)
    Accord Healthcare Inc.In shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 15, 2026

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 866-941-7875, option 2

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 70069-758-04)
    Somerset Therapeutics, LLCIn shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 11, 2026

    Maker contact: 732-554-1037

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 70069-759-04)
    Somerset Therapeutics, LLCIn shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 11, 2026

    Maker contact: 732-554-1037

  • Precedex, Injection, 200 mcg/2 mL (100 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-1638-02)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 8, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Precedex, Injection, 80 mcg/20 mL (4 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-3301-10)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 8, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 71288-505-03)
    Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Aug 27, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-824-8426

  • Precedex, Injection, 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-1596-10)
    Pfizer Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Aug 24, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 42023-146-25)
    Par Health, USA LLCIn shortageAvailableUpdated Aug 18, 2026

    Please check wholesalers for inventory

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 ug/50 mL (NDC 0338-9555-24)
    Baxter HealthcareIn shortageUnavailableUpdated Aug 17, 2026

    Estimated recovery: September 2026

    Maker contact: 888-229-0001

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 43598-975-58)
    Gland Pharma LimitedIn shortageAvailableUpdated Jul 22, 2026

    Distributed by DRL

    Maker contact: Distributed by DRL

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 43598-976-58)
    Gland Pharma LimitedIn shortageAvailableUpdated Jul 22, 2026

    Distributed by DRL

    Maker contact: Distributed by DRL

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 ug/2 mL (NDC 66794-230-42)
    Gland Pharma LimitedIn shortageAvailableUpdated Jul 22, 2026

    Marketed by Piramal Critical Care Inc.: 800-414-1901

    Maker contact: 855-273-0154

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 71225-126-05)
    Slayback PharmaBeing discontinuedUpdated Jun 5, 2026Discontinued Jun 5, 2026

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-461-7449

  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 71225-126-06)
    Slayback PharmaBeing discontinuedUpdated Jun 5, 2026Discontinued Jun 5, 2026

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-461-7449

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection shortage questions

Is Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection (Precedex) in shortage?

Yes. Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 2026.

Why is there a Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection shortage?

FDA records the reason as: Delay in shipping of the drug; Demand increase for the drug; Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug; Other.

What should I do if I can’t get Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 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.