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US ATC C07AA05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Propranolol shortage in United States

Is there a Propranolol shortage in United States?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Propranolol products are reported short in United States, the first since 31 Oct 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in United States

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USPropranolol Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9872-10)Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.31 Oct 2023not givenActive ingredient shortage
Shortage of an active ingredient
USPropranolol Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-604-01)Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC31 Oct 2023not givenDistribution or logistics
Delay in shipping of the drug

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).