Phenylephrine Ophthalmic Solution Shortage

• • Phenylephrine ophthalmic drops, Bausch Health, 10%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 42702-0103-05
  • Phenylephrine ophthalmic drops, Bausch Health, 2.5%, 10 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 42702-0102-10

• • Akorn ceased operations in February 2023.
  • Bausch Health did not provide a reason for the shortage.
  • Lifestar has phenylephrine ophthalmic solution available.
  • Sandoz is no longer marketing phenylephrine ophthalmic solution.

• • Phenylephrine ophthalmic drops, Lifestar Pharma, LLC, 10%, 5 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 70756-0612-30
  • Phenylephrine ophthalmic drops, Lifestar Pharma, LLC, 2.5%, 2 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 70756-0629-25

Estimated Resupply Dates

• • Bausch Health has 2.5% phenylephrine in 10 mL bottles and 10% phenylephrine in 5 mL bottles on back order and the company estimates a release date of late-May 2024.
  • Lifestar has 2.5% phenylephrine 2 mL bottles and 10% phenylephrine 5 mL bottles available.