Dextrose Monohydrate 5% Injection Shortage: Current Availability and Manufacturer Updates

What’s in Shortage

As of the latest update, Dextrose Monohydrate 5% Injection (Brand Name: DEXTROSE) is currently listed in shortage. This medication is an injection used across several therapeutic categories, including Endocrinology, Metabolism, Gastroenterology, and Pediatrics. While many presentations remain available, specific product codes from certain manufacturers are currently unavailable or have been discontinued.

Which Manufacturers Are Affected

Several manufacturers supply this medication, with varying levels of availability:

• Baxter Healthcare: Reports mixed availability. While many presentations are available, NDC 0338-0066-20 and NDC 0338-0062-30 are currently unavailable with an estimated availability date to be determined. NDC 0338-9143-30 has been discontinued. (Contact: 888-229-0001)
• Otsuka ICU Medical LLC: All listed presentations are currently available. These products are distributed by ICU Medical. (Contact: 1-866-829-9025 or ProductAvailability@icumed.com)
• B. Braun Medical Inc.: All listed presentations are currently available. (Contact: 800-227-2862)
• Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC: Most presentations are available. However, NDC 65219-464-50 is listed as unavailable, though product with a 3-month expiry (3/31/2026) may be available by request. (Contact: 888-386-1300)

Why There’s a Shortage

Specific reasons for the overall shortage were not provided by the FDA. However, Baxter Healthcare noted the discontinuation of the manufacture of one specific presentation (NDC 0338-9143-30). For other unavailable presentations, the estimated recovery dates are currently listed as “To Be Determined.”

What Patients Should Do

If you or a family member are prescribed Dextrose Monohydrate 5% Injection, please consider the following steps:

• Consult your healthcare provider: Always speak with your doctor or clinical team regarding your treatment plan and any concerns about medication supply.
• Talk to your pharmacist: Pharmacists have the most up-to-date information on local inventory and can check with various wholesalers.
• Contact manufacturers: If a specific presentation is required, you may use the contact information provided above to inquire about current stock levels.

Disclaimer: Patients should consult their healthcare provider for medical advice and before making any changes to their treatment.

Source

Information provided by the FDA Drug Shortage Database. Initial Posting Date: 02/14/2022
Last Updated: 02/02/2026