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ATC D04AA10 · Antihistamines for Topical Use · updated 4 Nov 2026
Promethazine shortage
As of 4 Nov 2026, Promethazine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (United States), covering 10 products from 2 companies.
Is there a Promethazine shortage?
Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Promethazine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
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: Hikma HIK · LSE
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group D04AA · Antihistamines for Topical UseAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Phenergan, Injection, 25 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6082-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Phenergan, Injection, 25 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6084-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Other |
| US | Phenergan, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6083-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Phenergan, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-6085-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Other |
| US | Promethazine Hydrochloride, Injection, 25 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-0928-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Promethazine Hydrochloride, Injection, 25 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-1495-35) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| US | Promethazine Hydrochloride, Injection, 25 mg/1 mL (NDC 39822-5525-3) | XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Promethazine Hydrochloride, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-0929-25) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| US | Promethazine Hydrochloride, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0641-1496-35) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Not stated |
| US | Promethazine Hydrochloride, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 39822-5550-6) | XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc. | 21 Nov 2023 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Promethazine shortage?
Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Promethazine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.
When will Promethazine 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 Promethazine in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Promethazine shortages?
Hikma, Xgen Djb.