Is Etomidate Injection (Amidate) in shortage?
Yes. Etomidate Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 5, 2026.
Why it’s in shortage
- Demand increase for the drug
- Other
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 67457-903-20)
Maker contact: 800-796-9526
- Etomidate, Injection, 20 mg/10 mL (NDC 55150-221-10)
On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory
Maker contact: 888-238-7880
- Etomidate, Injection, 40 mg/20 mL (NDC 55150-222-20)
On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory
Maker contact: 888-238-7880
- Amidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-6695-01)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9310-10)
Novaplus label
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9311-10)
Novaplus label
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9506-10)
Additional product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9507-10)
Additional product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 72572-160-10)
Distributed by Civica
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 72572-161-10)
Distributed by Civica
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 67457-902-10)
Maker contact: 800-796-9526
- Amidate, Injection, 2 mg/mL (NDC 0409-6695-02)
Next Delivery: November 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026. Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 72266-146-10)
Distributed by Fosun Pharma USA, Inc.. To order, contact: 833-291-9645.
Maker contact: 833-291-9645
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 72266-147-10)
Distributed by Fosun Pharma USA, Inc.. To order, contact: 833-291-9645.
Maker contact: 833-291-9645
- Etomidate, Injection, 2mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-445-10)
Check wholesalers for inventory; Marketed by Fresenius Kabi
Maker contact: 800-551-7176
- Etomidate, Injection, 2mg/mL (NDC 65219-447-20)
Check wholesalers for inventory; Marketed by Fresenius Kabi
Maker contact: 800-551-7176
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/mL (NDC 72485-508-10)
Check wholesalers for inventory; Marketed by Armas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 908-803-2586
Maker contact: 908-803-2586
- Etomidate, Injection, 2 mg/mL (NDC 72485-509-10)
Check wholesalers for inventory; Marketed by Armas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 908-803-2586
Maker contact: 908-803-2586
Etomidate Injection shortage questions
Is Etomidate Injection (Amidate) in shortage?
Yes. Etomidate Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 5, 2026.
Why is there a Etomidate Injection shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Demand increase for the drug; Other.
What should I do if I can’t get Etomidate 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.