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Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride

dexmedetomidine hydrochloride · DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 ug/mL · Injection, Solution, Concentrate · Intravenous · Baxter Healthcare Corporation

NDC 36000-0262-05 · 5 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE · ANDA · View full market →

The short version

4 companies supply this market — a reasonable cushion if one runs into trouble. It is in shortage right now.

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Medicare Part D

No Medicare Part D plan in CMS's quarterly files lists this product. That usually means it is discontinued, a repackager's listing, or a product no plan has added to its formulary.

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NADAC price per unit

No NADAC pricing on file for this NDC — NADAC covers drugs dispensed by retail community pharmacies.

Supply fragility

Not scored — fragility is computed for NADAC-priced NDCs.

Is this a "specialty" drug?

There's no legal definition — it meets 1 of 6 public criteria. Why that matters →

  • Part D specialty tier
  • Costs ≥ $950/fill
  • Biologic (BLA)
  • Injectable / infused
  • Orphan-drug exclusivity
  • REMS program

Regulatory

Application
ANDA208103
TE code
AP
Approval date
Apr 15, 2026
Patents / exclusivity
None on file

Shortage history

  • In shortage now — Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 42023-146-25)Apr 10, 2020
    month 77 — 4× the typical 20-month injectable shortage · model puts 24% odds it resolves within 6 months
  • In shortage now — Precedex, Injection, 200 mcg/2 mL (100 mcg/mL) (NDC 0409-1638-02)Apr 10, 2020
    month 77 — 4× the typical 20-month injectable shortage · model puts 24% odds it resolves within 6 months

Recalls (this NDC)

No enforcement reports list this package NDC.

Manufacturers of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (Injection, Solution, Concentrate)

LabelerStrengthFirst seenLast seen
Baxter Healthcare CorporationDEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 ug/mLJul 15, 2026Sep 2, 2026
Henry Schein, Inc.DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 ug/mLJul 15, 2026Sep 2, 2026
Hospira, Inc.DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 ug/mLJul 15, 2026Sep 2, 2026
Par Health USA, LLCDEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 ug/mLJul 15, 2026Sep 2, 2026

Roster from daily NDC Directory diffs — first/last seen dates start July 2026.

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