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FDA Drug Shortage Database

Cefotaxime (Claforan) shortage

The FDA Drug Shortage Database lists 4 of 6 cefotaxime presentations as limited or unavailable (updated September 18, 2026); the first entry was posted on February 17, 2015. 2 more presentations are on the list as available.

  • Generic listed
  • In shortage

Check it at the source: the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

Which strengths are short?

StrengthLimited or unavailable nowListed now, availableResolved or discontinued
1g powder110
2g powder110
10g powder100
500mg powder100

Which presentations are listed?

Limited or unavailable now (4)

PresentationCompanyStatus and datesAvailability and reason given
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 0143-9931-25)Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.Current posted February 17, 2015, updated September 18, 2026Unavailable; Demand increase for the drug
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 10 g (NDC 0143-9935-01)Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.Current posted February 17, 2015, updated September 18, 2026Unavailable; Demand increase for the drug
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 0143-9933-25)Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.Current posted February 17, 2015, updated September 18, 2026Unavailable; Demand increase for the drug
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 500 mg (NDC 0143-9930-10)Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.Current posted February 17, 2015, updated September 18, 2026Unavailable; Demand increase for the drug

Listed now, available (2)

PresentationCompanyStatus and datesAvailability and reason given
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 21586-011-02)SteriMax, Inc.Current posted February 17, 2015, updated June 15, 2026Available
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 21586-012-02)SteriMax, Inc.Current posted February 17, 2015, updated June 15, 2026Available

Source: FDA Drug Shortage Database via openFDA, read October 8, 2026

What next?

Every shortage now
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