Penicillin G Benzathine Injection
Brand names: Bicillin L-A, Lentocilin
Category: Anti-Infective
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.
| Presentation & package NDC | Manufacturer | Availability | FDA 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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Change log
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 Penicillin G Benzathine Injection (FDA data as of Sep 21, 2026). Shortage Watch, openFDA.”
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FDA data last synced Oct 1, 2026 (FDA record dated Sep 30, 2026).