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To Be Discontinued Injection Oncology

Carboplatin Injection

Brand: CARBOPLATIN

This drug is currently listed as to be discontinued by the FDA. Affected manufacturer: Teyro Labs.

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
Carboplatin Injection
Manufacturer
Teyro Labs
Dosage Form
Injection
Presentation
Carboplatin, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 60505-6282-3)
Package NDC
60505-6282-3

Status & Timeline

Status
To Be Discontinued
First Reported
Mar 28, 2025
Last Updated
Mar 28, 2025
Therapeutic Category
Oncology

Shortage Reason

Discontinuation due to low sales volume. Supply currently available with November 2025 expiry dating. Wholesaler & Distributor through Marketing partner (Apotex Inc.)

Nearby — Other Carboplatin Shortage Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Carboplatin in shortage?
According to FDA data: Discontinuation due to low sales volume. Supply currently available with November 2025 expiry dating. Wholesaler & Distributor through Marketing partner (Apotex Inc.)
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 Carboplatin Shortage Record Means

The FDA Drug Shortages database lists this record for Carboplatin Injection (brand: CARBOPLATIN) from Teyro Labs with a current status of To Be Discontinued. The affected dosage form is Injection, presented as Carboplatin, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 60505-6282-3). 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 Mar 28, 2025 and was last updated Mar 28, 2025. The FDA cites the following reason: Discontinuation due to low sales volume. There are 6 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.