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FDA drug shortage status

Is Sufentanil Citrate Injection in shortage?

Yes. Sufentanil Citrate Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Sep 22, 2026.

In shortageFDA status
4packages listed
3unavailable

Why it’s in shortage

  • Other

Every listed package

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

  • Sufentanil Citrate, Injection, 50 ug/1 mL (NDC 0409-3382-21)
    Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer CompanyIn shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 22, 2026

    Maker contact: 844-646-4398

  • Sufentanil Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 17478-050-01)
    Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.In shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 18, 2026

    Not currently manufactured

    Maker contact: 800-631-2174

  • Sufentanil Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 17478-050-02)
    Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.In shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 18, 2026

    Not currently manufactured

    Maker contact: 800-631-2174

  • Sufentanil Citrate, Injection, 50 mcg/1 mL (NDC 17478-050-05)
    Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.In shortageUnavailableUpdated Sep 18, 2026

    Not currently manufactured

    Maker contact: 800-631-2174

Sufentanil Citrate Injection shortage questions

Is Sufentanil Citrate Injection in shortage?

Yes. Sufentanil Citrate Injection is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Sep 22, 2026.

Why is there a Sufentanil Citrate Injection shortage?

FDA records the reason as: Other.

What should I do if I can’t get Sufentanil Citrate 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.