FDA Drug Shortage Database
Dextrose (Blood) shortage
The FDA Drug Shortage Database lists 5 of 56 dextrose presentations as limited or unavailable (updated October 6, 2026); the first entry was posted on January 13, 2022. 51 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?
| Strength | Limited or unavailable now | Listed now, available | Resolved or discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% injection | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| 10% injection | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 50% injection | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 70% injection | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Which presentations are listed?
Limited or unavailable now (5)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7938-19) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Unavailable; Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0070-10) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Unavailable; Other |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-11) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Unavailable; Demand increase for the drug |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 0409-6648-02) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted January 13, 2022, updated August 24, 2026 | Limited Availability; Other |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 70%, Injection, 70 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0719-06) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted October 11, 2024, updated October 2, 2026 | Limited Availability; Other |
Listed now, available (51)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTROSE 70% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, Injection, 70 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7120-07) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted October 11, 2024, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| DEXTROSE 70% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, Injection, 70 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7918-19) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted October 11, 2024, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7930-02) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7930-03) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7930-09) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0023-02) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0023-03) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0023-04) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-824-74) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-824-75) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-824-76) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 2.5 g/50 mL (NDC 0338-9664-40) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0074-30) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted July 20, 2026, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0078-20) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0551-11) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-0551-18) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0338-9666-35) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-02) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-03) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-09) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-55) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7922-61) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-13) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-20) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-23) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-36) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0990-7923-37) | Otsuka ICU Medical LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 1, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-02) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-03) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-10) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-18) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-31) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-38) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-41) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-48) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0264-1510-31) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 0264-1510-32) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-456-60) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-458-30) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-460-20) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-462-10) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 6, 2026 | Available; Demand increase for the drug |
| Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-464-50) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 10%, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-7520-00) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 10%, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-7520-10) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 10%, Injection, 10 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-7520-20) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted March 1, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 5%, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-7510-00) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 5%, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-7510-10) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 5%, Injection, 5 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-7510-20) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted February 14, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 0409-7517-16) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted January 13, 2022, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 50%, Injection, 25 g/50 mL (NDC 76329-3302-1) | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Current posted January 13, 2022, updated September 16, 2026 | Available |
| Dextrose Monohydrate 70%, Injection, 70 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-7387-50) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted October 11, 2024, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
Source: FDA Drug Shortage Database via openFDA, read October 8, 2026
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