Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment
Ophthalmic Ointment
Current
FDA shortage record
- Substance
- Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment
- Manufacturer
- Padagis US LLC
- Dosage form
- Ophthalmic Ointment
- Presentation
- Bacitracin, Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 g (NDC 0574-4022-35)
- Therapeutic category
- Anti-Infective, Ophthalmology
- Package NDC
0574-4022-35- Initially posted
- 03/03/2025
- Current FDA status
- Current
Reason and context
Reason reported: Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Shortage is estimated for 20 months
Manufacturer contact
Per the FDA record, the manufacturer's contact for supply inquiries is 866-634-9120.
If you're affected by this shortage
- Talk to your prescribing clinician or pharmacist about therapeutic alternatives. Do not switch medications on your own.
- Ask your pharmacy to check supply across multiple wholesalers and other branches.
- Check current pharmacy pricing and availability via GoodRx (affiliate link).
- Report a continuing supply problem to FDA via the FDA Drug Shortages contact form.
Sources
- FDA Drug Shortages database, accessed via the openFDA Drug Shortages API.
- See the Drug Shortage Tracker methodology for sourcing, update cadence, normalization rules, and limits.
Important
This page reproduces publicly available FDA shortage data for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not establish a clinician-patient relationship. Shortage status changes frequently; verify directly with your pharmacist or the FDA Drug Shortages site before making any treatment decision.