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Is Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution in shortage?

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IN SHORTAGE

Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for S…: in shortage

Powder for injection
A generic powder for injection, not your medicine. We draw dosage forms, not products, and never pills you could match to yours.
  • Reason: “Demand increase for the drug”. FDA shortage reason (FDASIA), reported by the manufacturer
  • Estimate: “Estimated recovery: TBD”. Manufacturer’s estimate, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Oct 14, 2026
DRUG
Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution
FDA LISTING
FORM
injection
STATUS
Currently in Shortage
FIRST POSTED
Feb 17, 2015
LAST FDA UPDATE
Oct 14, 2026
AS OF
Oct 24, 2026
SOURCE

FDA lists 6 presentations: 4 unavailable · 0 limited · 2 available.

FDA Drug Shortages checked Oct 24, 2026, 21:05 ET · FDA updates daily · manufacturer-reported

Information from FDA’s drug shortage list, reported by manufacturers. Not medical advice. Don’t stop, change or ration a medicine without talking to your prescriber or pharmacist.

FDA's listing, word for word: Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution. 6 presentations from 2 makers.

Check your own medication, form and strength

What to ask at the counter

  1. Is this a supply problem at this pharmacy, or everywhere? Could another pharmacy have it? FDA consumer FAQ (opens in a new tab)
  2. Is my strength or the maker you stock affected? FDA list, by presentation
  3. Is there an alternative to this medicine I should ask my prescriber about? FDA consumer FAQ (opens in a new tab)
  4. When should I check back, or can you order it?

FDA: “talk with your health care provider or pharmacist for other treatment options during the shortage.” FDA Drug Shortages page (opens in a new tab)

This listing on FDA ↗ (opens in a new tab)Report a shortage to FDA: drugshortages@fda.hhs.gov

Every presentation FDA lists, by maker

Availability is FDA's text for each package, as the manufacturer reported it. Makers with unavailable or limited packages come first.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.4 presentations · 4 unavailable

Contact (FDA's listing): 800-631-2174

  • 1 g

    Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 0143-9931-25)

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    NDC 0143-9931-25Reverified

    Unavailable

  • 10 g

    Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 10 g (NDC 0143-9935-01)

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    NDC 0143-9935-01Reverified

    Unavailable

  • 2 g

    Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 0143-9933-25)

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    NDC 0143-9933-25Reverified

    Unavailable

  • 500 mg

    Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 500 mg (NDC 0143-9930-10)

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    NDC 0143-9930-10Reverified

    Unavailable

SteriMax, Inc.2 presentations · 2 available or not stated

Contact (FDA's listing): 800-881-3550

  • 1 g

    Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 21586-011-02)

    NDC 21586-011-02Revised

    Available

  • 2 g

    Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 21586-012-02)

    NDC 21586-012-02Revised

    Available

What the manufacturers told FDA

  • Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. · ‘Estimated recovery: TBD’ · updated Oct 2026

More on FDA ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Reason for the shortage (FDASIA)

  • Demand increase for the drug

As reported by the manufacturer under the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act.

Alternatives

FDA lists none: “Providing a list of alternative drug products for a drug in shortage is part of the ‘practice of medicine.’ FDA does not regulate the practice of medicine.” Your prescriber or pharmacist can talk through options with you. ASHP also tracks shortages and suggested alternatives (different criteria) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Questions

Is Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution in shortage?
Yes. As of Oct 24, 2026, FDA lists Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution as currently in shortage: 6 presentations, 4 unavailable and 0 limited.
When will the Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution shortage end?
FDA gives no end date. 4 presentations carry a manufacturer’s own estimate, quoted on this page with its date.
Does FDA list alternatives to Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution?
No. FDA calls a list of alternatives part of the ‘practice of medicine’. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber.