Re: methotrexate shortage from the ACR

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Here's a slightly newer article

Methotrexate InjectionStrength: 25 mg/mL, 1 g powder vialsComment: Methotrexate injection is in short supply because of manufacturing delays. American Pharmaceutical Partners has all products on back order until June 2005. Bedford also has all products on back order, but expects the 25 mg/mL 2-mL and 4-mL preservative-free injection by March 23, 2005. Bedford's 25 mg/mL 8-mL and 10-mL preservative-free injection are on back order until late April 2005. Mayne has 1 g methotrexate preservative-free lyophilized powder (NDC 66479-0139-29) available. Mayne also has the 25 mg/mL 2-mL injection with preservative available for direct purchase by hospitals, pharmacies, and physician's offices (1-866-594-8420). The company will not be shipping any methotrexate to wholesalers. All other presentations, including the 20 mg preservative-free lyophilized powder, are unavailable and Mayne cannot estimate a release date. (03/18/05, University of Utah, Drug Information Service)

http://www.ashp.org/shortage/availability-notices.cfm?cfid=3220595 & CFToken=75147232

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From: Nina

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 4:09 PM

Subject: methotrexate shortage from the ACR

Saw this on another list and thought some of you might be interested.

Nina

American College of RheumatologyUpdate on Status of Injectable Methotrexate 2/24/05This information is being provided to update ACR members on the availabilityof injectable methotrexate.Currently, Mayne Pharmaceuticals has their 50mg/2ml (66479-013501)injectable methotrexate with preservative in a package with 5 vialsavailable for direct ordering from their customer service department. Theyhave also stated that their 2mg/2ml (66479-013721) powder form, preservativefree methotrexate is available and can only be ordered through a wholesalerfor drop delivery. If you have specific questions, you can contact MaynePharmaceuticals at (866) 594-8420.Bedford Laboratories currently has all methotrexate products on back order.The first projected release date is March 23 for 50mg/2ml and 100mg/4 mlvials, their second release date for 50mg, 2ml and 100mg/4 ml vials is April6. The 200mg/ 8ml and 250mg/10 ml vials will not be available until thelatter part of April. If you have specific questions, you can contactBedford Laboratories at (800) 562-4797.American Pharmaceutical Partners (APP) still has all methotrexate productson back order as they are still awaiting FDA approval for production tobegin. If you have specific questions you can contact APP at (888) 391-6300.http://www.rheumatology.org/practice/drugalerts/index.asp?aud=mem