Is Metronidazole Injection in shortage?
Yes. Metronidazole Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 2026.
Why it’s in shortage
- Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
- Other
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Metronidazole in Flexible Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0409-0152-24)
Labeler: Hospira Inc.
Maker contact: Sagent: 866-625-1618
- Flagyl I.v. Rtu In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1055-48)
Maker contact: 888-229-0001
- Metronidazole, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 25021-131-82)
Estimated recovery: August 2026; Marketed by Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Maker contact: Sagent: 866-625-1618
- Metronidazole In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 47335-993-01)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: Distributed by Sun Pharma
FDA recalls of Metronidazole
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Metronidazole Injection:
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalls Metronidazole Injection USP, 500 mg per 100 mL (5 mg/mL), 100mL Sterile Single Dose Container bag, Rx only, Baxter USA,
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalls Metronidazole Injection USP, RTU, 500 mg/100mL in Viaflex Plus Container, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-1055-48
Metronidazole Injection shortage questions
Is Metronidazole Injection in shortage?
Yes. Metronidazole Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 2026.
Why is there a Metronidazole Injection shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug; Other.
What should I do if I can’t get Metronidazole 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.