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US ATC A01AB17 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Metronidazole shortage in United States
Is there a Metronidazole shortage in United States?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Metronidazole products are reported short in United States, the first since 13 Jan 2022. 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
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Flagyl I.v. Rtu In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1055-48) | Baxter Healthcare | 13 Jan 2022 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Metronidazole In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 47335-993-01) discontinuation | Gland Pharma Limited | 13 Jan 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug |
| US | Metronidazole in Flexible Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0409-0152-24) limited | InfoRLife SA | 13 Jan 2022 | not given | Other |
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).