The short version
Only one company currently supplies this market — there is no backup if it stumbles. It is in shortage right now.
Market view
dexmedetomidine · Injection
2 marketed package NDCs · 1 active manufacturer
Most dispensed: HYDROCHLORIDE 100 ug/mL · Injection, Solution · #25 vials/carton / 2 ml in 1 vial
What changed in the last 90 days
Every detected change for dexmedetomidine, newest first — price moves, shortages, recalls, and manufacturers entering or leaving. Detected by comparing each day’s federal data against the day before.
- DexmedetomidineAug 31, 2026Being discontinuedby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc. plans to stop making its Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) — was in shortage12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 21, 2026Now in shortageby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc.'s Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) is now in shortage — was planned for discontinuation12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 20, 2026Being discontinuedby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc. plans to stop making its Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) — was in shortage12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 19, 2026Now in shortageby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc.'s Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) is now in shortage — was planned for discontinuation12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 15, 2026Being discontinuedby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc. plans to stop making its Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) — was in shortage12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 14, 2026Now in shortageby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc.'s Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) is now in shortage — was planned for discontinuation12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 13, 2026Being discontinuedby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc. plans to stop making its Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) — was in shortage12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 8, 2026Now in shortageby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc.'s Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) is now in shortage — was planned for discontinuation12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 7, 2026Being discontinuedby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc. plans to stop making its Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) — was in shortage12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
- DexmedetomidineAug 4, 2026Now in shortageby this manufacturerAccord Healthcare Inc.'s Dexmedetomidine (Injection, 100 ug/1 mL) is now in shortage — was planned for discontinuation12 companies market dexmedetomidine · 16 have products in shortage
Same drug class
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- clonidine hydrochloride oral· 1 maker
- dexmedetomidine hydrochloride in sodium chloride· 1 maker
- tizandine· 1 maker
- clonidine transdermal system· 2 makers
- guanfacine er· 2 makers
- tizanidine hcl· 2 makers
- gaunfacine· 3 makers
- methyldopa· 4 makers
Common questions
- Is Dexmedetomidine in shortage right now?
- Yes. FDA currently lists Dexmedetomidine in shortage. This page is rebuilt every morning from FDA's shortage database.
- Who makes Dexmedetomidine?
- 12 companies have marketed Dexmedetomidine in the last 30 days, according to the FDA NDC Directory. Every manufacturer and package is listed on this page.
Shortage reports for this molecule
- In shortage now — Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 44567-602-24)Apr 10, 2020
- In shortage now — Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 44567-603-24)Apr 10, 2020
All marketed products
Expand a strength to see its dosage forms, then package sizes, then each manufacturer and NDC. Click an NDC for its full detail page.