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To Be Discontinued Injection Anesthesia

Vecuronium Bromide Injection

Brand: VECURONIUM BROMIDE

This drug is currently listed as to be discontinued by the FDA. Affected manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited.

Active FDA Drug Shortage

Contact your pharmacist if you are affected. They can check availability from other manufacturers or suggest alternatives.

Shortage Details

Generic Name
Vecuronium Bromide Injection
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Dosage Form
Injection
Presentation
Vecuronium Bromide, Injection, 20 mg (NDC 47335-932-44)
Package NDC
47335-932-44

Status & Timeline

Status
To Be Discontinued
First Reported
Sep 8, 2025
Last Updated
Sep 8, 2025
Therapeutic Category
Anesthesia

Shortage Reason

The 10 mg presentation remains available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Vecuronium in shortage?
According to FDA data: The 10 mg presentation remains available.
What can I do if my medication is in shortage?
Contact your pharmacist — they can check availability across suppliers or suggest an equivalent from a different manufacturer. Your prescriber may also recommend a therapeutic substitute from the same drug class.
How often is this data updated?
Shortage data comes from the FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. The database is updated regularly as manufacturers report changes to the FDA.

What This Vecuronium Shortage Record Means

The FDA Drug Shortages database lists this record for Vecuronium Bromide Injection (brand: VECURONIUM BROMIDE) from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited with a current status of To Be Discontinued. The affected dosage form is Injection, presented as Vecuronium Bromide, Injection, 20 mg (NDC 47335-932-44). Shortages are tracked at the manufacturer and presentation level — other manufacturers or formulations of the same generic may remain available, which is why pharmacists often can source a working substitute even when one record is flagged.

This shortage was first reported on Sep 8, 2025 and was last updated Sep 8, 2025. The FDA cites the following reason: The 10 mg presentation remains available. No other current shortage records match this generic in the database, which can signal that either the disruption is contained to one manufacturer or other suppliers have not yet formally reported a shortfall.

A shortage listing is a supply-side signal, not a patient-level instruction. Access can vary dramatically by pharmacy, region, hospital system, and insurance formulary — local pharmacists have real-time visibility that a national database cannot provide. Therapeutic substitutes often exist in the same class, but switching decisions belong with your prescriber, who weighs efficacy, dosing conversion, interaction profile, and personal history. This page summarizes public FDA data for educational reference only and is not medical advice. If your medication is affected, contact your pharmacist and prescriber to plan an appropriate response.

Disclaimer: This information comes from the FDA Drug Shortages Database and is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not stop or change any medication without consulting your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Shortage status can change rapidly — always verify current availability with your pharmacist.