Drug shortage
Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection · Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
FDA drug shortage · Current · updated Aug 24, 2026
Key facts
| Generic name | Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection |
|---|---|
| Company | Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company |
| Presentation | Demerol, Injection, 75 mg/1 mL (NDC 0409-1179-30) |
| Dosage form | Injection |
| Status | Current |
| Reason for shortage | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug |
| Therapeutic category | Analgesia/Addiction |
| Package NDCs | 0409-1179-30 |
| First posted | May 30, 2025 |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
At a glance
- 1–9 Package NDCs affected
- 10–99 FDA shortage records for this drug
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About FDA drug shortages
The FDA Drug Shortages Database lists current and resolved shortages of drugs, with presentations, affected NDCs and reasons reported by manufacturers.
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