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US ATC N01AB07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Desflurane shortage in United States

Is there a Desflurane shortage in United States?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Desflurane product is reported short in United States, the first since 2 Jul 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Italy. All countries.

Affected products in United States

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USDesflurane, Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL/240 mL (NDC 0781-6172-86) discontinuationJiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. (US Agent eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc.)2 Jul 2026not givenNot 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).