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US ATC C01CA07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dobutamine shortage in United States

Is there a Dobutamine shortage in United States?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 10 Dobutamine products are reported short in United States, the first since 6 Nov 2017. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in France, Italy, Austria, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in United States

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USDobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1073-02)Baxter Healthcare6 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USDobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 200 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1075-02)Baxter Healthcare6 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USDobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 400 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1077-02)Baxter Healthcare6 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USDobutamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/20 mL (NDC 70436-203-80)Hainan Poly Pharm. Co., Ltd.6 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USDobutamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/20mL (12.5 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-2344-01)Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company6 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USDobutamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/20mL (12.5 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-2344-02)Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company6 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USDobutamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/20mL (12.5 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-2344-88)Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company6 Nov 2017not givenOther
USDobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 1,000 mg/250mL (4 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-1100-10)Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company6 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USDobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 250 mg/250mL (1 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-0025-10)Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company6 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
USDobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/250mL (2 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-0151-10)Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company6 Nov 2017not 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).