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FDA drug shortage status

Is Somatropin Injection (Norditropin) in shortage?

Somatropin Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Nov 14, 2025).

Being discontinuedFDA status
1packages listed
0unavailable

Every listed package

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

  • Norditropin, Injection, 30 mg/3 mL (NDC 0169-7703-21)
    Novo Nordisk, Inc.Being discontinuedUpdated Nov 14, 2025Discontinued Nov 14, 2025

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    Maker contact: 833-493-4689

FDA recalls of Somatropin

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

Somatropin Injection shortage questions

Is Somatropin Injection (Norditropin) in shortage?

Somatropin Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Nov 14, 2025).

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