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Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection

Brand names: Dopamine Hydrochloride, Dopamine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose

Category: Cardiovascular

Unavailable 3Available 8

FDA status: Current · Last FDA update: Sep 22, 2026 · First posted: Nov 6, 2017 (in shortage 8 years 10 months) · 3 manufacturers, 11 listed presentations

As of Sep 22, 2026, the FDA lists Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection as currently in shortage. Of 11 manufacturer presentations, 3 Unavailable, 8 Available.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 3 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.
Presentation & package NDCManufacturerAvailabilityFDA note
Dopamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 40 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9252-25)
NDC 0143-9252-25
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Unavailable Product temporarily on backorder. Additional lots will be available in the February 2027 timeframe.
Dopamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 40 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9254-25)
NDC 0143-9254-25
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Unavailable Additional lots will be available in the October 2026 timeframe. Product will be made available as it is released.
Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 80 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1005-03)
NDC 0338-1005-03
Baxter Healthcare Available -
Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 80 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1005-02)
NDC 0338-1005-02
Baxter Healthcare Available -
Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 160 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1007-02)
NDC 0338-1007-02
Baxter Healthcare Available -
Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 160 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1007-03)
NDC 0338-1007-03
Baxter Healthcare Available -
Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 400 mg/250 mL (1.6 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-0042-12)
NDC 0409-0042-12
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company Available -
Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 800 mg/250 mL (3.2 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-1858-12)
NDC 0409-1858-12
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company Available -
Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 800 mg/500 mL (1.6 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-7809-24)
NDC 0409-7809-24
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company Unavailable Next Delivery and Estimated Recovery: December 2027; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay
Dopamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mg/5mL (40 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-5820-01)
NDC 0409-5820-01
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company Available -
Dopamine Hydrochloride, Injection, 400 mg/10mL (40 mg/1 mL) (NDC 0409-9104-20)
NDC 0409-9104-20
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company Available -

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Other Cardiovascular medications currently on the FDA shortage list — useful context if you and your prescriber are weighing alternatives. Always confirm with your pharmacist.

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Tracking began Oct 1, 2026. We check the FDA every 6 hours; any real change - a manufacturer moving from Limited to Available, a new recovery date, a new listing - shows up here with its date.

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