Is Fluocinonide Ointment in shortage?
Fluocinonide Ointment is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Oct 2, 2026).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Fluocinonide, Ointment, .5 mg/1 g (NDC 0093-0264-15)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
- Fluocinonide, Ointment, .5 mg/1 g (NDC 0093-0264-30)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
- Fluocinonide, Ointment, .5 mg/1 g (NDC 0093-0264-92)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
FDA recalls of Fluocinonide
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Fluocinonide Ointment:
- SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC recalls Fluocinonide, USP, 0.05% Cream, 15g tube, Rx only, Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T
- SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC recalls Fluocinonide, USP, 0.05% Cream, 60g tube, Rx only, Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T
- SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC recalls Fluocinonide, USP, 0.05% Cream, 30g tube, Rx only, Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T
- Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. recalls Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05%, 15 g tube, Rx Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton Ontario Canada L6T1C1,
- Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. recalls Fluocinonide Cream UPS, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), packaged in 60 g tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
Fluocinonide Ointment shortage questions
Is Fluocinonide Ointment in shortage?
Fluocinonide Ointment is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Oct 2, 2026).
What should I do if I can’t get Fluocinonide Ointment?
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.