Date
The issue: Dihydroergotamine 1 mg/mL injectable
Stock status: Dihydroergotamine injectable is on backorder from Sterimax until mid February 2025. All supplies of dihydroergotamine injectable will expire at the end of October 2024.
Use of dihydroergotamine in NH is very low, but alternatives will need to be used after October 31, 2024.
Suggested alternatives:
- Acetaminophen
- NSAIDs
- Sumatriptan SC
- Metoclopramide IV