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US ATC J01CA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ampicillin shortage in United States
Is there an Ampicillin shortage in United States?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Ampicillin products are reported short in United States, the first since 8 Dec 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada. All countries.
Affected products in United States
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 1 g (NDC 0781-9404-95) discontinuation | Sandoz Inc. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 1 g (NDC 0781-9412-92) discontinuation | Sandoz Inc. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 10 g (NDC 0781-9409-95) discontinuation | Sandoz Inc. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 2 g (NDC 0781-9408-95) discontinuation | Sandoz Inc. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Ampicillin Sodium, Injection, 2 g (NDC 0781-9413-92) discontinuation | Sandoz Inc. | 8 Dec 2025 | not given | Not stated |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Shortages via openFDA. Official list. Shortages the FDA lists as current, plus products to be discontinued; one row per package (NDC).