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US ATC J01DD01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Cefotaxime shortage in United States
Is there a Cefotaxime shortage in United States?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Cefotaxime products are reported short in United States, the first since 17 Feb 2015. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in United States
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 0143-9931-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 17 Feb 2015 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| US | Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 21586-011-02) | SteriMax, Inc. | 17 Feb 2015 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 10 g (NDC 0143-9935-01) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 17 Feb 2015 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| US | Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 0143-9933-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 17 Feb 2015 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| US | Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 21586-012-02) | SteriMax, Inc. | 17 Feb 2015 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 500 mg (NDC 0143-9930-10) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 17 Feb 2015 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
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).