FDA Drug Shortage Database
Penicillin g benzathine (Bicillin) shortage
The FDA Drug Shortage Database lists 3 of 4 penicillin g benzathine presentations as limited or unavailable (updated September 21, 2026); the first entry was posted on April 26, 2023. 1 more presentation is on the list as available.
- No generic listed
- In shortage
- Boxed warning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ml injection | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2ml injection | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4ml injection | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Which presentations are listed?
Limited or unavailable now (3)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicillin L-A, Injection, 1200000 [iU]/2 mL (NDC 60793-701-10) | Pfizer Inc. | Current posted April 26, 2023, updated September 21, 2026 | Limited Availability; Other |
| Bicillin L-A, Injection, 2400000 [iU]/4 mL (NDC 60793-702-10) | Pfizer Inc. | Current posted April 26, 2023, updated September 21, 2026 | Limited Availability; Other |
| Bicillin L-A, Injection, 600000 [iU]/1 mL (NDC 60793-700-10) | Pfizer Inc. | Current posted April 26, 2023, updated September 21, 2026 | Unavailable; Other |
Listed now, available (1)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lentocilin, Injection, 1200000 U/4 mL (NDC 84383-110-01) | Laboratorios Atral | Current posted April 26, 2023, updated September 15, 2026 | Available |
Source: FDA Drug Shortage Database via openFDA, read October 8, 2026
What next?
- Every shortage now
- medicines by presentations in shortage