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Rifampin Capsule

Brand names: Rifampin

Category: Anti-Infective

Unavailable 4Available 5

FDA status: Current · Last FDA update: Sep 15, 2026 · First posted: Dec 22, 2021 (in shortage 4 years 9 months) · 2 manufacturers, 9 listed presentations

As of Sep 15, 2026, the FDA lists Rifampin Capsule as currently in shortage. Of 9 manufacturer presentations, 4 Unavailable, 5 Available.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 2 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Rifampin Capsule is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.
Presentation & package NDCManufacturerAvailabilityFDA note
Rifampin, Capsule, 150 mg (NDC 42806-801-01)
NDC 42806-801-01
Epic Pharma, LLC Unavailable Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Rifampin, Capsule, 150 mg (NDC 42806-801-30)
NDC 42806-801-30
Epic Pharma, LLC Available -
Rifampin, Capsule, 150 mg (NDC 68180-658-06)
NDC 68180-658-06
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Available -
Rifampin, Capsule, 300 mg (NDC 42806-799-05)
NDC 42806-799-05
Epic Pharma, LLC Unavailable Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Rifampin, Capsule, 300 mg (NDC 42806-799-30)
NDC 42806-799-30
Epic Pharma, LLC Unavailable Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Rifampin, Capsule, 300 mg (NDC 42806-799-01)
NDC 42806-799-01
Epic Pharma, LLC Unavailable Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Rifampin, Capsule, 300 mg (NDC 42806-799-60)
NDC 42806-799-60
Epic Pharma, LLC Available -
Rifampin, Capsule, 300 mg (NDC 68180-659-06)
NDC 68180-659-06
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Available -
Rifampin, Capsule, 300 mg (NDC 68180-659-07)
NDC 68180-659-07
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 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.

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