FDA Drug Shortage Database
Heparin shortage
The FDA Drug Shortage Database lists 3 of 8 heparin presentations as limited or unavailable (updated October 6, 2026); the first entry was posted on November 14, 2017. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000units injection | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 000units/500ml injection | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 100ml injection | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Which presentations are listed?
Limited or unavailable now (3)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units In Sodium Chloride 0.9% In Plastic Container, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0264-9872-10) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted November 14, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Limited Availability; Other |
| Heparin Sodium 2,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0264-9872-00) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted November 14, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Limited Availability; Other |
| Heparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 63323-519-77) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted November 14, 2017, updated September 15, 2026 | Unavailable; Other |
Listed now, available (5)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0338-0431-03) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted November 14, 2017, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0338-0433-04) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted November 14, 2017, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Heparin Sodium, Injection, 1,000 Units/500 mL (2 Units/mL) (NDC 0409-1005-20) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 14, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Heparin Sodium, Injection, 2,000 Units/1,000 mL (2 Units/mL) (NDC 0409-2222-12) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 14, 2017, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Heparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 63323-519-10) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted November 14, 2017, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
Source: FDA Drug Shortage Database via openFDA, read October 8, 2026
What next?
- Every shortage now
- medicines by presentations in shortage