Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection Shortage

• • Baxter recently acquired Cardene from Chiesi. They have Cardene available. They are not marketing Cardene 20 mg/200 mL in 5% dextrose premixed bags.
  • Hikma did not provide a reason for the shortage.
  • Mylan discontinued nicardipine vials.
  • Sun Pharma discontinued nicardipine ampules.
  • Chiesi discontinued Cardene 40 mg/200 mL in 5% dextrose premixed bags in mid-2019.

• • Cardene injection, Baxter, 20 mg/200 mL in 0.9% sodium chloride, premixed bag, 10 count, NDC 10122-0313-10
  • Cardene injection, Baxter, 40 mg/200 mL in 0.9% sodium chloride, premixed bag, NDC 10122-0325-10
  • Nicardipine Hydrochloride injection, Hikma, 2.5 mg/mL, 10 mL vial, 10 count, NDC 00143-9689-10

Estimated Resupply Dates

• • All marketed presentations are available.