Is Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection (Demerol) in shortage?
Yes. Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (available), last updated Sep 22, 2026.
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Demerol, Injection, 25 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-1176-30)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Demerol, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-1178-30)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Demerol, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-1181-30)
Maker contact: 844-646-4398
- Meperidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 25 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6052-25)
Additional lots are scheduled to be manufactured. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Meperidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6053-25)
Additional lots are scheduled to be manufactured. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
- Meperidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6054-25)
Additional lots are scheduled to be manufactured. Product will be made available as it is released.
Maker contact: 800-631-2174
Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection shortage questions
Is Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection (Demerol) in shortage?
Yes. Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (available), last updated Sep 22, 2026.
What should I do if I can’t get Meperidine 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.