Active Shortage Insert Ophthalmology

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Inse · 2,324 days since initial FDA posting

Brand: LACRISERT

FDA lists Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Inse as Active Shortage (Bausch & Lomb Incorporated).

Availability on file: Unavailable

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (1600000 Wamw) Insert: Active Shortage

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Shortage Details

Generic Name
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (1600000 Wamw) Insert
Manufacturer
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Dosage Form
Insert
Presentation
Lacrisert, Insert, 5 mg (NDC 24208-800-60)
Package NDC
24208-800-60

Status & Timeline

Status
Active Shortage
Availability
Unavailable
First Reported
May 1, 2020
Last Updated
Nov 17, 2025
Therapeutic Category
Ophthalmology

Row fields from the FDA Drug Shortages database via openFDA.

Shortage Reason

Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

FDA reason on file: Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug. General shortage guidance lives on the tracker hub.