Is Iron Sucrose Injection in shortage?
Iron Sucrose Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated May 21, 2026).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Iron Sucrose, Injection, 50 mg/2.5 mL (NDC 67457-957-99)
A business decision has been made to discontinue of 2.5mL presentation only. Continuity of supply is forecasted across all other presentations of Iron Sucrose: 67457-639-10 Iron Sucrose 20mg/mL 10mL SDV 5PK 67457-638-10 Iron Sucrose 20mg/mL 5mL SDV 10PK 67457-638-25 Iron Sucrose 20mg/mL 5mL SDV 25PK.
Maker contact: 800-796-9526
FDA recalls of Iron Sucrose
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Iron Sucrose Injection:
- American Regent, Inc. recalls Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For
- American Regent, Inc. recalls Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 50 mg Elemental Iron per 2.5 mL (20 mg/mL), 2.5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only,
- American Regent, Inc. recalls Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For
Iron Sucrose Injection shortage questions
Is Iron Sucrose Injection in shortage?
Iron Sucrose Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated May 21, 2026).
What should I do if I can’t get Iron Sucrose 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.