Drug shortage

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company

FDA drug shortage · To Be Discontinued · updated Jan 10, 2025

Key facts

Generic name Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection
Proprietary name Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
Company Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
Presentation Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 0.25%; 75 mg/30 mL (2.5 mg/mL); 30 mL Single Dose Glass Teartop Vial NOVAPLUS (NDC 0409-1159-10)
Dosage form Injection
Strength 0.25% 30 mL Single Dose Glass Teartop Vial NOVAPLUS 75 mg/30 mL (2.5 mg/mL)
Status To Be Discontinued
Therapeutic category Anesthesia
Package NDCs 0409-1159-10
First posted Jan 10, 2025
Last updated Jan 10, 2025
Discontinued Jan 10, 2025

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