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ATC N01AX03 · Other General Anesthetics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ketamine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Ketamine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (United States), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Ketamine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ketamine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since7 Nov 202512 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United States1 product 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
2026Ketamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 500 mg/5mKetamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 500 mg/5mL (100 mg/mL); Multiple Dose Glass Fliptop Vial Novaplus (NDC 0409-0040-10)today

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 countries
Pfizer1 PFE

Listed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group N01AX · Other General Anesthetics
Propofol6/16Etomidate3/16Esketamine1/16Ketamine1/16Sodium Oxybate1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USKetamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 500 mg/5mL (100 mg/mL); Multiple Dose Glass Fliptop Vial Novaplus (NDC 0409-0040-10) discontinuationPfizer Inc.7 Nov 2025not givenNot stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Ketamine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ketamine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.

When will Ketamine 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 Ketamine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Ketamine shortages?

Pfizer.