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Penicillin G Benzathine Injection

Brand names: Bicillin L-A, Lentocilin

Category: Anti-Infective

Unavailable 1Limited 2Available 1

FDA status: Current · Last FDA update: Sep 21, 2026 · First posted: Apr 26, 2023 (in shortage 3 years 5 months) · 2 manufacturers, 4 listed presentations

As of Sep 21, 2026, the FDA lists Penicillin G Benzathine Injection as currently in shortage. Of 4 manufacturer presentations, 1 Unavailable, 2 Limited, 1 Available.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 2 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Penicillin G Benzathine Injection is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.
Presentation & package NDCManufacturerAvailabilityFDA note
Bicillin L-A, Injection, 600000 [iU]/1 mL (NDC 60793-700-10)
NDC 60793-700-10
Pfizer Inc. Unavailable Next Delivery and Estimated Recovery: 4Q 2027; Manufacturing delay
Bicillin L-A, Injection, 1200000 [iU]/2 mL (NDC 60793-701-10)
NDC 60793-701-10
Pfizer Inc. Limited Next Delivery: Fourth Quarter 2026 Estimated Recovery: 3Q 2027; Manufacturing delay
Lentocilin, Injection, 1200000 U/4 mL (NDC 84383-110-01)
NDC 84383-110-01
Laboratorios Atral Available -
Bicillin L-A, Injection, 2400000 [iU]/4 mL (NDC 60793-702-10)
NDC 60793-702-10
Pfizer Inc. Limited Next Delivery: Fourth Quarter 2026 Estimated Recovery: 3Q 2027; Manufacturing delay

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