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FDA drug shortage status

Is Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection (Ultiva) in shortage?

Yes. Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 2026.

In shortageFDA status
9packages listed
3unavailable

Why it’s in shortage

  • Delay in shipping of the drug
  • Demand increase for the drug

Every listed package

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

  • Remifentanil Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-723-03)
    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLCIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 6, 2026

    Check wholesalers for inventory

    Maker contact: 888-386-1300

  • Remifentanil Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-725-10)
    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLCIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 6, 2026

    Check wholesalers for inventory

    Maker contact: 888-386-1300

  • Ultiva, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 72078-034-01)
    Mylan Institutional, a Viatris CompanyIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 800-796-9526

  • Ultiva, Injection, 2 mg (NDC 72078-035-02)
    Mylan Institutional, a Viatris CompanyIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 800-796-9526

  • Ultiva, Injection, 5 mg (NDC 72078-036-05)
    Mylan Institutional, a Viatris CompanyIn shortageAvailableUpdated Oct 5, 2026

    Maker contact: 800-796-9526

  • Remifentanil Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg per vial (NDC 0143-9391-10)
    Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.In shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 18, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 800-631-2174

  • Remifentanil Hydrochloride, Injection, 2 mg per vial (NDC 0143-9392-10)
    Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.In shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 18, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 800-631-2174

  • Remifentanil Hydrochloride, Injection, 5 mg per vial (NDC 0143-9393-10)
    Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 18, 2026

    Additional lots will be available. Product will be made available as it is released.

    Maker contact: 800-631-2174

  • Remifentanil Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-724-05)
    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLCIn shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 15, 2026

    Next release September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory.

    Maker contact: 888-386-1300

Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection shortage questions

Is Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection (Ultiva) in shortage?

Yes. Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 6, 2026.

Why is there a Remifentanil Hydrochloride Injection shortage?

FDA records the reason as: Delay in shipping of the drug; Demand increase for the drug.

What should I do if I can’t get Remifentanil 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.