FDA Drug Shortage Database
Water (Medi-First) shortage
The FDA Drug Shortage Database lists 3 of 17 water presentations as limited or unavailable (updated October 6, 2026); the first entry was posted on November 23, 2021. 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ml/1ml | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1ml/1ml injection | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 10ml/10ml injection | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 100ml/100ml | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1000ml/1000ml injection | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Which presentations are listed?
Limited or unavailable now (3)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-10) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated September 15, 2026 | Unavailable; Demand increase for the drug |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0487-6105-01) | Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated August 4, 2026 | Limited Availability; Other |
| Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-03) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted April 28, 2023, updated October 2, 2026 | Limited Availability; Other |
Listed now, available (14)
| Presentation | Company | Status and dates | Availability and reason given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteriostatic Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-3977-03) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted December 3, 2021, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-20) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-50) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0264-2101-00) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted April 28, 2023, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0264-2101-10) | B. Braun Medical Inc. | Current posted April 28, 2023, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-10) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-20) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-50) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-99) | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated September 22, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0641-6147-10) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated September 18, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 10 mL/10 mL (NDC 64253-020-30) | Medefil, Inc. | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated September 15, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Injection, 1000 mL/1000 mL (NDC 63323-178-76) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Current posted November 23, 2021, updated October 6, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-02) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted April 28, 2023, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
| Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-04) | Baxter Healthcare | Current posted April 28, 2023, updated October 2, 2026 | Available |
Source: FDA Drug Shortage Database via openFDA, read October 8, 2026
What next?
- Every shortage now
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