ATC B05CX01 · Other Irrigating Solutions · updated 2 Nov 2026
Glucose shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Glucose has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (United States), covering 49 products from 6 companies.
Is there a Glucose shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Glucose is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.
Countries1/16
Products49packs or presentations
Companies64 listed
Short since13 Jan 20224.8 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United States49 products shortCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
United States
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesListed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE, Baxter BAX · NYSE, Otsuka 4578 · Tokyo, Fresenius Kabi FRE · Xetra
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group B05CX · Other Irrigating SolutionsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 0409-6648-02) limited | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | 13 Jan 2022 | not given | Other |
| US | Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 0409-7517-16) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | 13 Jan 2022 | not given | Other |
| US | Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 76329-3302-1) limited | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 13 Jan 2022 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 2.5 g/50 mL (NDC 0338-9664-40) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0070-10) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0078-20) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0551-11) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0551-18) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-9666-35) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-02) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-03) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-09) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-55) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-61) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-13) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-20) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-23) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-36) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-37) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-02) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-03) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-10) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-11) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-18) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-31) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-38) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-41) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-48) | Baxter Healthcare | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0264-1510-31) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0264-1510-32) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-456-60) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-458-30) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-460-20) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-462-10) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-464-50) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 14 Feb 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7930-02) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7930-03) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7930-09) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7938-19) discontinuation | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0023-02) | Baxter Healthcare | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0023-03) | Baxter Healthcare | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0023-04) | Baxter Healthcare | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-824-74) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-824-75) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-824-76) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 1 Mar 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | DEXTROSE 70% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, Injection, 70 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7120-07) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 11 Oct 2024 | not given | Not stated |
| US | DEXTROSE 70% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, Injection, 70 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7918-19) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | 11 Oct 2024 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose Monohydrate 70%, Injection, 70 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0719-06) | Baxter Healthcare | 11 Oct 2024 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0074-30) | Baxter Healthcare | 20 Jul 2026 | not given | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Glucose shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Glucose is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.
When will Glucose be back in stock?
No return date has been given; United States: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Glucose in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Glucose shortages?
Baxter, Otsuka, Fresenius Kabi, Pfizer, B. Braun, Amphastar.