Is Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection (Dilaudid) in shortage?
Yes. Hydromorphone Hydrochloride 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:
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-851-10)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-851-15)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-851-50)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-854-10)
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Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dilaudid, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-009-11)
Next release October 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dilaudid, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-010-11)
Next release not available at this time. Check wholesalers for inventory.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0703-0018-01)
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0703-0110-03)
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0703-0113-03)
Estimated recovery: October 2026
Maker contact: 800-545-8800
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL Syringes (NDC 0409-1283-31)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-1283-37)
Next Delivery: January 2027; Estimated Recovery: March 2027; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL Syringes (NDC 0409-1304-31)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL Syringes (NDC 0409-1312-30)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-1312-36)
Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: January 2027; Estimated Recovery: March 2027; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 0.25 mg/ 0.5 mL NexJect™ Single-dose Syringe Luer Lock (no needle) (NDC 0409-1805-01)
Next Delivery and Estimated Recovery: December 2026; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-2634-01)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 50 mg/5 mL (10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-2634-05)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-2634-50)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-3365-10)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 0.5 mg/0.5 mL NexJect™ Single-dose Syringe Luer Lock (no needle) (NDC 0409-4264-01)
Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: September 2026; Estimated Recovery: December 2026; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-0121-25)
Additional lots are scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6254-01)
Product temporarily on backorder. Additional lots will be available in the September 2026 timeframe.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-852-25)
Next release October 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-853-25)
Next release September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dilaudid, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-009-06)
Next release September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
- Dilaudid, Injection, .2 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-121-11)
Next release November 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
FDA recalls of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection:
- Pfizer Inc. recalls Hydromorphone, Hydrochloride, Injection, USP CII, 10 mg/mL, Rx Only, 1 mL Single-dose Vial, High Potency Formulation.
- Pfizer Inc. recalls Hydromorphone, Hydrochloride, Injection, USP CII, 10 mg/mL, Rx Only, 1 mL Single-dose Vial, High Potency Formulation.
- Pfizer Inc. recalls HYDROmorphone HCl Injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, 1mL Single-use vial, packaged in cartons of 25 vials, Rx only, Hospira,
- HOSPIRA INC, LAKE FOREST recalls Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 50 mg/5 mL (10 mg/mL), 5 mL Single Dose Vial.(10 vials per carton NDC
- HOSPIRA INC, LAKE FOREST recalls Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL), 50 mL Single Dose Vial per Carton, 100 vials per
- HOSPIRA INC, LAKE FOREST recalls Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL), 50 mL Single Dose Vial. Mfd For: Teva Parenteral
- Hospira Inc. recalls Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, Rx only, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-dose Vial (NDC 0703-0110-01),
- Hospira Inc. recalls HYDROmorphone HCl Injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2.5 mL Carpuject prefilled cartridge unit, packaged in
- Hospira Inc. recalls HYDROmorphone HCl Injection, USP, 1 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2.5 mL Carpuject prefilled cartridge unit, packaged in
Other forms on FDA’s list
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection shortage questions
Is Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection (Dilaudid) in shortage?
Yes. Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 2026.
Why is there a Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Demand increase for the drug; Other.
What should I do if I can’t get Hydromorphone 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.