iNFO - On methotrexate shortage from ASHP

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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

15 April 2005 - Below is information on drug products that may not be

readily available across the nation.

Methotrexate Injection

Strength: 25 mg/mL, 1 g powder vials

Comment: Methotrexate injection is in short supply because of manufacturing

delays. American Pharmaceutical Partners has all products on back order

until June 2005. Bedford also has all products on back order, but expects

the 25 mg/mL 2-mL and 4-mL preservative-free injection by March 23, 2005.

Bedford's 25 mg/mL 8-mL and 10-mL preservative-free injection are on back

order until late April 2005. Mayne has 1 g methotrexate preservative-free

lyophilized powder (NDC 66479-0139-29) available. Mayne also has the 25

mg/mL 2-mL injection with preservative available for direct purchase by

hospitals, pharmacies, and physician's offices (1-866-594-8420). The company

will not be shipping any methotrexate to wholesalers. All other

presentations, including the 20 mg preservative-free lyophilized powder, are

unavailable and Mayne cannot estimate a release date. (03/18/05, University

of Utah, Drug Information Service)

http://www.ashp.org/shortage/availability-notices.cfm?cfid=17543773 & CFToken=6572\

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Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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s Hopkins Medicine

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