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US ATC J01DH51 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Imipenem and Cilastatin shortage in United States

Is there an Imipenem and Cilastatin shortage in United States?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Imipenem and Cilastatin product is reported short in United States, the first since 8 Jan 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in United States

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USPrimaxin, Injection, 500mg (NDC 0006-3516-59) discontinuationMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.8 Jan 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).