Is Lorazepam Injection in shortage?
Yes. Lorazepam 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:
- Lorazepam, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 76329-8261-1)
Maker contact: 800-423-4136
- Lorazepam, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL Syringes (NDC 0409-1985-30)
Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: July 2027; Estimated Recovery: September 2027
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Ativan, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6000-10)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Ativan, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6001-25)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Ativan, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6002-10)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Ativan, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6003-25)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Lorazepam, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6044-25)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Lorazepam, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6045-25)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Lorazepam, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6046-10)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Lorazepam, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6047-10)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Lorazepam, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-368-02)
Next release September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory.
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
FDA recalls of Lorazepam
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Lorazepam Injection:
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. recalls Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, 25 x 1mL vials/carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922,
- The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories recalls Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 2mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, The drug product
- The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories recalls Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 1mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, The drug product
- The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories recalls Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 0.5mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, The drug product
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. recalls Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial (NDC 0641-6044-01), packaged in 25 x 1 mL Vials per carton (NDC
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. recalls Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. recalls Lorazepam Injection, USP, 4mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vial per carton, Rx Only, Novaplus, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. recalls Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vial per carton, Rx Only, Novaplus, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. recalls Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection, USP), 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward
- Leading Pharma, LLC recalls Lorazepam Tablets, USP CIV, 0.5 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Leading Pharma, LLC Fairfield, NJ 07004
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC recalls Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP, 2 mg/mL, 30 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Branchburg, NJ
- Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC recalls Lorazepam, 0.5 mg tablets, 100 count, RX only, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI. NDC 0904-6007-60
Lorazepam Injection shortage questions
Is Lorazepam Injection in shortage?
Yes. Lorazepam Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 5, 2026.
Why is there a Lorazepam Injection shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Demand increase for the drug; Other.
What should I do if I can’t get Lorazepam 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.