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Drug shortage: Hydralazine 20 mg/mL x 1 mL injectable

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The issue: Hydralazine 20 mg/mL x 1 mL injectable is on backorder from the only manufacturer in Canada. NH has approximately six weeks of stock in pharmacies and patient care areas and may be at risk of stock outs if the resupply date gets pushed into the new year.

Anticipated availability: December 2024

Potential alternatives (IV only)*: Use parenteral therapy options where appropriate and refer to the NH Parenteral Drug Administration Manual for information on intravenous drug

  • Labetalol injection
  • Metoprolol injection
  • Esmolol injection
  • Enalaprilat injection
  • Nitroglycerin injection
  • Sodium nitroprusside injection

Further information and practice implications.

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