PlainMeds provides educational information only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Active Shortage Capsule Neurology

Flurazepam Hydrochloride Capsule

This drug is currently listed as in shortage by the FDA. Affected manufacturer: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc..

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
Flurazepam Hydrochloride Capsule
Manufacturer
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Presentation
Flurazepam Hydrochloride, Capsule, 15 mg (NDC 0378-4415-01)
Package NDC
0378-4415-01

Status & Timeline

Status
Active Shortage
Availability
Unavailable
First Reported
Aug 3, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 14, 2026
Therapeutic Category
Neurology, Other

Shortage Reason

Anticipated availability: Q4 2026; Delay is due to manufacturing delays at the contract manufacturing facility.

Nearby — Other Flurazepam Shortage Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Flurazepam in shortage?
According to FDA data: Anticipated availability: Q4 2026; Delay is due to manufacturing delays at the contract manufacturing facility.
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 Flurazepam Shortage Record Means

The FDA Drug Shortages database lists this record for Flurazepam Hydrochloride Capsule from Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. with a current status of Active Shortage. The affected dosage form is Capsule, presented as Flurazepam Hydrochloride, Capsule, 15 mg (NDC 0378-4415-01). 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 Aug 3, 2022 and was last updated Jan 14, 2026. The FDA cites the following reason: Anticipated availability: Q4 2026; Delay is due to manufacturing delays at the contract manufacturing facility. There are 5 other current records in this database covering the same generic, which gives a fuller picture of how disruption is playing out across manufacturers and dosage forms.

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.