When will Metronidazole Injection be back in stock?

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Metronidazole Injection

Brand names: Metronidazole

Category: Anti-Infective

Unavailable 1Limited 2Available 1

FDA status: Current · Last FDA update: Sep 17, 2026 · First posted: Jan 13, 2022 (in shortage 4 years 8 months) · 3 manufacturers, 4 listed presentations

As of Sep 17, 2026, the FDA lists Metronidazole Injection as currently in shortage. Of 4 manufacturer presentations, 1 Unavailable, 2 Limited, 1 Available.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 3 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Metronidazole Injection 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
Metronidazole In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 47335-993-01) NDC 47335-993-01	Gland Pharma Limited	Unavailable	Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Metronidazole, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 25021-131-82) NDC 25021-131-82	InfoRLife SA	Limited	Estimated recovery: August 2026; Marketed by Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Metronidazole in Flexible Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0409-0152-24) NDC 0409-0152-24	InfoRLife SA	Limited	Labeler: Hospira Inc.
Flagyl I.v. Rtu In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1055-48) NDC 0338-1055-48	Baxter Healthcare	Available	-

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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.

Cite this: “FDA drug-shortage status for Metronidazole Injection (FDA data as of Sep 17, 2026). Shortage Watch, openFDA.”

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