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Azithromycin Tablet

Brand names: Zithromax

Category: Anti-Infective

Not specified 2

FDA status: To Be Discontinued · Last FDA update: Apr 9, 2026 · First posted: Apr 9, 2026 · 1 manufacturers, 2 listed presentations

As of Apr 9, 2026, the FDA lists Azithromycin Tablet as being discontinued. Of 2 manufacturer presentations, 2 Not specified.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 1 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Azithromycin Tablet is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.
Presentation & package NDCManufacturerAvailabilityFDA note
Zithromax, Tablet, 250 mg (NDC 0069-4061-01)
NDC 0069-4061-01		 Pfizer Inc. Not specified Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Zithromax, Tablet, 500 mg (NDC 0069-3070-30)
NDC 0069-3070-30		 Pfizer Inc. Not specified Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

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FDA data last synced Oct 1, 2026 (FDA record dated Sep 30, 2026).