Is Fentanyl Citrate Injection in shortage?
Yes. Fentanyl Citrate Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 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:
- Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-01)
Check wholesalers for inventory
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-05)
Check wholesalers for inventory
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-20)
Check wholesalers for inventory
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-50)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-808-11)
Check wholesalers for inventory
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 100 mcg/2 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-22)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-25)
Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: October 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 500 mcg/10 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-28)
Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: September 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 1000 mcg/20 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-31)
Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: November 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 2500 mcg/50 mL (50 ug/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9094-61)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 0641-6024-10)
Inventory available in vial presentations.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 0641-6025-10)
Inventory available in vial presentations.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 0641-6026-05)
Inventory available in vial presentations.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6027-25)
Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6028-25)
Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6029-25)
Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6030-01)
Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Fentanyl Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6247-25)
Additional lots will be scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-02)
Next release September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
FDA recalls of Fentanyl Citrate
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Fentanyl Citrate Injection:
- Pfizer Inc. recalls Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL) 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vials, Rx only, Distributed by
- West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. recalls Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP, CII, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL) (0.05 mg/mL), Rx Only, For IV or IM Use Preservative Free, 25
- West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation recalls Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP, CII, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL) (0.05 mg/mL) 25 x 5 mL Single Dose Vials, For Intravenous or
- Hospira Inc. recalls Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 2500 mcg Fentanyl/50 mL, 50 mL Single-dose Flip top Vial (C-II), Rx only, 25 units per
- Hospira Inc. recalls Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 2500 mcg Fentanyl/50 mL, C-II, (50 mcg/mL), 50 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only.
Fentanyl Citrate Injection shortage questions
Is Fentanyl Citrate Injection in shortage?
Yes. Fentanyl Citrate Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 2026.
Why is there a Fentanyl Citrate Injection shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Demand increase for the drug; Other.
What should I do if I can’t get Fentanyl Citrate 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.