FDA Drug Shortage Database
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) shortage
The FDA Drug Shortage Database lists 1 of 10 dobutamine presentations as limited or unavailable (updated October 2, 2026); the first entry was posted on November 6, 2017. 9 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 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 250mg/20ml injection | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Which presentations are listed?
Limited or unavailable now (1)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/20mL (12.5 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-2344-88) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Unavailable; Other |
Listed now, available (9)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 1,000 mg/250mL (4 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-1100-10) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1073-02) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 200 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1075-02) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 250 mg/250mL (1 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-0025-10) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 400 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1077-02) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/250mL (2 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-0151-10) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/20 mL (NDC 70436-203-80) | Hainan Poly Pharm. Co., Ltd. | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated September 16, 2026 | Available |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/20mL (12.5 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-2344-01) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Dobutamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/20mL (12.5 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-2344-02) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 6, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
Source: FDA Drug Shortage Database via openFDA, read October 8, 2026
What next?
- Every shortage now
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