Hydroxyethyl Starch Shortage

• • BBraun discontinued Hespan in 2022.
  • Pfizer has hetastarch in sodium chloride available. Hextend (hetastarch in lactated electrolytes) is available.
  • Pfizer is the sole supplier.

• • 6% hetastarch in 0.9% sodium chloride intravenous injection, Pfizer, 6 gram/100 mL, 500 mL flexible container, 12 count, NDC 00409-7248-03
  • Hextend intravenous injection, Pfizer, 6 gram/100 mL, 500 mL flexible container, 12 count, NDC 00409-1555-64

Estimated Resupply Dates

• • Pfizer has 6% hetastarch in 0.9% sodium chloride 500 mL bags and Hextend 500 mL bags available.