FDA Drug Shortage Database
Propranolol (Inderal) shortage
The FDA Drug Shortage Database lists 1 of 2 propranolol presentations as limited or unavailable (updated September 18, 2026); the first entry was posted on October 31, 2023. 1 more presentation is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1mg/1ml injection | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Which presentations are listed?
Limited or unavailable now (1)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propranolol Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9872-10) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current posted October 31, 2023, updated September 18, 2026 | Unavailable; Shortage of an active ingredient |
Listed now, available (1)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propranolol Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-604-01) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted October 31, 2023, updated September 15, 2026 | Available |
Source: FDA Drug Shortage Database via openFDA, read October 8, 2026
Are medicines for the same conditions short too?
Medicines whose labels share an indication with this one, and their own shortage status; listed as records, not substitutes.
| Medicine | Shared indication | Shortage | Generic labelers | Pharmacy cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol | High blood pressure, Angina | A presentation being discontinued | 74 labelers | $0.085 per tablet 100 mg tablet |
| Carvedilol | High blood pressure | No current entry | 41 labelers | $0.0179 per tablet 6.25 mg tablet |
| Atenolol | High blood pressure, Angina | No current entry | 35 labelers | $0.0217 per tablet 25 mg tablet |
| Labetalol | High blood pressure | No current entry | 43 labelers | $0.215 per tablet 300 mg tablet |
| Nebivolol | High blood pressure | A presentation being discontinued | 23 labelers | $0.141 per tablet 10 mg tablet |
| Nadolol | High blood pressure, Angina | No current entry | 16 labelers | $0.147 per tablet 20 mg tablet |
| Bisoprolol | High blood pressure | No current entry | 24 labelers | $0.114 per tablet 5 mg tablet |
| Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide | High blood pressure | No current entry | 11 labelers | $0.209 per tablet 10-6.25 mg tablet |
| Pindolol | High blood pressure | A presentation being discontinued | 8 labelers | $0.854 per tablet 10 mg tablet |
| Atenolol and chlorthalidone | High blood pressure | No current entry | 10 labelers | $0.335 per unit 100-25 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol | High blood pressure | No current entry | 5 labelers | $1.41 per tablet 100-25 mg tablet |
| Acebutolol | High blood pressure | No current entry | 6 labelers | $0.615 per capsule 200 mg capsule |
Source: FDA drug labels, FDA Drug Shortage Database, NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What next?
- Every shortage now
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