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Guanfacine Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release

Brand names: Guanfacine

Category: Psychiatry

Not specified 4

FDA status: To Be Discontinued · Last FDA update: Nov 13, 2025 · First posted: Nov 13, 2025 · 1 manufacturers, 4 listed presentations

As of Nov 13, 2025, the FDA lists Guanfacine Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release as being discontinued. Of 4 manufacturer presentations, 4 Not specified.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 1 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Guanfacine Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.

Presentation & package NDC	Manufacturer	Availability	FDA note
Guanfacine Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 1 mg (NDC 0228-2850-11) NDC 0228-2850-11	Actavis Pharma, Inc.	Not specified	A business decision was made to discontinue manufacture of the drug.
Guanfacine Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 2 mg (NDC 0228-2851-11) NDC 0228-2851-11	Actavis Pharma, Inc.	Not specified	A business decision was made to discontinue manufacture of the drug.
Guanfacine Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 3 mg (NDC 0228-2853-11) NDC 0228-2853-11	Actavis Pharma, Inc.	Not specified	A business decision was made to discontinue manufacture of the drug.
Guanfacine Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 4 mg (NDC 0228-2855-11) NDC 0228-2855-11	Actavis Pharma, Inc.	Not specified	A business decision was made to discontinue manufacture of the drug.

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