Phenobarbital Tablet discontinuation (US)
Being discontinued United States · first listed 31 October 2025 · updated 31 October 2025
| Dosage form | Tablet |
|---|---|
| Therapy area | Analgesia/Addiction, Neurology, Other |
| Source | US FDA Drug Shortage Database (openFDA), checked 19 October 2026 |
Presentations affected
- Phenobarbital, Tablet, 16.2 mg — Being discontinued
- Phenobarbital, Tablet, 32.4 mg — Being discontinued
- Phenobarbital, Tablet, 64.8 mg — Being discontinued
- Phenobarbital, Tablet, 97.2 mg — Being discontinued
Strengths and packs as listed by the regulator. Manufacturer names and product codes are not shown.
What buyers can do
- Check whether other registered presentations or strengths can be used, and ask your wholesaler about allocation.
- For hospital and tender supply, look for manufacturers that already hold an approval in your market and can increase output.
- In a critical shortage, the FDA can allow temporary importation of a version approved in a well-regulated market. That decision is made by the FDA, case by case.
- Qualify any new source as carefully as at any other time: GMP certificate, registration status and a certificate of analysis for each batch.
More: where licensed suppliers can step in during US shortages.
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