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FDA Shortage Check

Is Gastrocrom (Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate) in shortage?

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IN SHORTAGE

Gastrocrom: in shortage (FDA, Oct 24)

Ampules & concentrates
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  • Reason: “Other”. FDA shortage reason (FDASIA), reported by the manufacturer
DRUG
Gastrocrom
FDA LISTING
FORM
oral solution
STATUS
Currently in Shortage
FIRST POSTED
Nov 3, 2023
LAST FDA UPDATE
Oct 19, 2026
AS OF
Oct 24, 2026
SOURCE

FDA lists 6 presentations: 0 unavailable · 2 limited · 4 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: Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate. 6 presentations from 4 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.

Ailex Pharmaceuticals3 presentations · 2 limited · 1 available or not stated

Contact (FDA's listing): Distributed by Omnivium Pharmaceuticals LLC (888) 807-9195 or customerservice@omniviumpharma.com

  • 100 mg/5 mL

    Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 69784-200-96)

    No longer manufactured, some supplies still available in supply chain. Distributed by Woodward Pharma Services LLC (248) 308-1120 Ext 2

    NDC 69784-200-96Reverified

    Limited Availability

  • 100 mg/5 mL

    Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 76204-025-96)

    No longer manufactured, some supplies still available in supply chain. Distributed by Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC (855) 806 3300

    NDC 76204-025-96Reverified

    Limited Availability

  • 100 mg/5 mL

    Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 81665-104-96)

    Distributed by Omnivium Pharmaceuticals LLC (888) 807-9195

    NDC 81665-104-96Reverified

    Available

Micro Labs LTD1 presentation · 1 available or not stated

Contact (FDA's listing): (908) 484-7410

  • 100 mg/5 mL

    Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 42571-132-52)

    NDC 42571-132-52Reverified

    Available

Mylan Specialty, a Viatris Company1 presentation · 1 available or not stated

Contact (FDA's listing): (800) 796-9526

  • 20 mg/1 mL

    Gastrocrom, Concentrate, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 0037-0678-96)

    NDC 0037-0678-96Reverified

    Available

Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.1 presentation · 1 available or not stated

Contact (FDA's listing): (201) 961-9000 or contact@risingpharma.com

  • 100 mg/5 mL

    Cromolyn Sodium, Concentrate, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 16571-600-96)

    NDC 16571-600-96Reverified

    Available

What the manufacturers told FDA

No recovery estimate posted by the makers.

More on FDA ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Reason for the shortage (FDASIA)

  • Other

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 Gastrocrom in shortage?
Yes. As of Oct 24, 2026, FDA lists Cromolyn Sodium Concentrate as currently in shortage: 6 presentations, 0 unavailable and 2 limited.
When will the Gastrocrom shortage end?
FDA gives no end date, and no manufacturer posted a recovery estimate for this listing.
Does FDA list alternatives to Gastrocrom?
No. FDA calls a list of alternatives part of the ‘practice of medicine’. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber.