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Is Phenobarbital Tablet in shortage?

Phenobarbital Tablet is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Oct 31, 2025).

Being discontinuedFDA status
8packages listed
0unavailable

Every listed package

FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:

  • Phenobarbital, Tablet, 16.2 mg (NDC 0603-5165-21)
    Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Oct 31, 2025Discontinued Oct 31, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Phenobarbital, Tablet, 16.2 mg (NDC 0603-5165-32)
    Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Oct 31, 2025Discontinued Oct 31, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Phenobarbital, Tablet, 32.4 mg (NDC 0603-5166-21)
    Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Oct 31, 2025Discontinued Oct 31, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Phenobarbital, Tablet, 32.4 mg (NDC 0603-5166-32)
    Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Oct 31, 2025Discontinued Oct 31, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Phenobarbital, Tablet, 64.8 mg (NDC 0603-5167-21)
    Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Oct 31, 2025Discontinued Oct 31, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Phenobarbital, Tablet, 64.8 mg (NDC 0603-5167-32)
    Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Oct 31, 2025Discontinued Oct 31, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Phenobarbital, Tablet, 97.2 mg (NDC 0603-5168-21)
    Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Oct 31, 2025Discontinued Oct 31, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

  • Phenobarbital, Tablet, 97.2 mg (NDC 0603-5168-32)
    Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Oct 31, 2025Discontinued Oct 31, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 800-828-9393

FDA recalls of Phenobarbital

Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Phenobarbital Tablet:

Phenobarbital Tablet shortage questions

Is Phenobarbital Tablet in shortage?

Phenobarbital Tablet is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Oct 31, 2025).

What should I do if I can’t get Phenobarbital Tablet?

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.