Pfizer says penicillin injection may soon be in short supply
14 Jun 2023
Pfizer has notified the FDA that there may be an impending shortage of penicillin, citing an increase in syphilis infections and other shortages.
In a letter posted to the FDA’s website and dated Monday, the pharma said there is “limited supply” and an “impending stock out situation” for prefilled Bicillin L-A and Bicillin C-R syringes, which are also used to treat pneumonia, strep throat and other bacterial infections. To alleviate the possible shortage, Pfizer said it’s prioritizing the production of Bicillin L-A prefilled syringes, according to a Pfizer spokesperson.
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