Is Succinylcholine Chloride Injection in shortage?
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Jul 23, 2026).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Succinylcholine Chloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-943-10)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 888-386-1300
FDA recalls of Succinylcholine Chloride
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Succinylcholine Chloride Injection:
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. recalls Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP, 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL), 25 x 10 mL Multiple-Dose Vials, For Intravenous or
- Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc recalls Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL), Rx only, 10 mL Multiple-dose Vial, Sterile,
- Hospira a Pfizer Company recalls Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg (20 mg/mL) Quelicin Multiple-dose vial, 10 mL, For I.V. or I.M. use. a.)
- Hospira Inc. recalls Quelicin (Succinylcholine Chloride) Injection, USP 200 mg. (20 mg/mL), 10 mL Multiple-dose vial, packaged in 25 Unit
- Hospira Inc. recalls QUELICIN (succinylcholine chloride) Injection, USP, 200 mg (20 mg/mL) 10 mL, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection shortage questions
Is Succinylcholine Chloride Injection in shortage?
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Jul 23, 2026).
What should I do if I can’t get Succinylcholine Chloride 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.