Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation shortage
Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation is currently listed in shortage by the FDA. The FDA lists 1 affected product. This page was last refreshed from FDA data on Sep 22, 2026.
Jiangsu Hengrui is permanently stopping production of desflurane liquid for inhalation. Suprane (desflurane) 240 mL is still listed as available from Baxter Healthcare Corporation.
Don’t stop or change your therapy on your own — talk with your prescriber about the plan that fits you, and ask your pharmacist what’s actually available (see options).
Do you take this drug? See the ‘What to do’ recommendation from Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD →What’s in shortage — at a glance
These figures count only the manufacturers that reported this shortage to the FDA — not every company that makes Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation. Other makers that haven’t reported a problem are shown in the green card below.
Shortage timeline
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Jul 2, 2026Currently in shortage1 of 1 product affected.
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Jul 2, 2026First reported to the FDA1 product first listed.
Built from FDA posting and update dates. The end date FDA publishes is the posting/update date, not a true resolution date, so durations are approximate.
What exactly is on backorder — by manufacturer
Manufacturer: Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. (US Agent eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc.) 📞 Sandoz: 800-525-8747 1 NDC click to expand
| Status | NDC / product | Size | Availability | Related information | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Discontinued | Desflurane, Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL/240 mL (NDC 0781-6172-86) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug; Distributed by Sandoz, Inc. | — |
These rows are manufacturer reports to the FDA for Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation — they do not necessarily cover every manufacturer that makes this drug. A company appears here only if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so other makers may still have stock. That’s the basis for the Where else can I get Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation? options further down this page.
Why is Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation in shortage?
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (whose product is distributed here in the US by Sandoz, Inc.) has reported to the FDA that they are permanently stopping the manufacture of their desflurane liquid for inhalation. The specific product being discontinued is the 240 mL bottle (NDC 0781-6172-86). No specific reason was shared publicly for why they made this decision — just that manufacturing will not be continuing for this product.
It's worth knowing that this report only covers this one manufacturer's version of desflurane. The FDA shortage listing reflects what this particular company filed, so it doesn't mean every version of desflurane from every maker is going away — only this specific 240 mL product from Jiangsu Hengrui/Sandoz is affected by this discontinuation notice.
Based on the manufacturer-reported reason(s) and notes on file with the FDA for Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation, summarized in plain English by HelloPharmacist. A drug can be short for more than one reason, and the FDA updates these as manufacturers report changes.
What should I do if I take Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation?
Desflurane Liquid for Inhalation is currently listed on the FDA drug-shortage list. Because this is an inhaled anesthetic used during surgery, this is a product your care team manages rather than something you keep at home — so I want to give you the facts clearly.
The one strength on this record, 240 mL/240 mL, has no available source right now from the manufacturer that filed this report. The reason given is that the maker (distributed by Sandoz) is discontinuing manufacture of the drug. Because the status is listed as "to be discontinued," this particular supply may not return. However, this report reflects only that one manufacturer — the same medicine may still be available from another maker.
Here is what to keep in mind:
- Do not change any part of your care plan on your own — this medicine is given by your surgical or anesthesia team, who will select what is appropriate.
- The same medicine, desflurane, is also listed on the market as Suprane (240 mL/240 mL) from Baxter Healthcare Corporation, so your facility may be able to source it, though it may not always be in local stock.
- Your anesthesia provider can choose a suitable alternative if desflurane cannot be obtained.
Manufacturer contact numbers are listed on this page for reference. This information comes from national, manufacturer-reported FDA data and may not match a specific facility's actual stock.
- Don’t stop or change the medication on your own — talk to your prescriber first.
- If this is part of an ongoing or essential regimen (for example HIV treatment or prevention, seizure, heart, transplant, diabetes or mental-health medicines), do not skip or ration doses — contact your pharmacist or prescriber right away to arrange continued supply before you run out.
- Ask your pharmacy to check other manufacturers, strengths, package sizes, and nearby stores.
- Ask your prescriber whether a different strength, formulation, or the brand/generic version is appropriate.
Uses, dosing, side effects, prices, and the complete FDA label — written in plain English and pharmacist-reviewed.
Where else can I get Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation?
FDA shortages are manufacturer-reported — a company only shows up on the shortage list if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so not every maker of Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation is necessarily short. Below we pull together the other still-marketed options that are not reported in shortage: the same medicine from manufacturers that haven’t reported a problem, and alternative dosage forms. These may still be out of stock at your pharmacy, and only your prescriber or pharmacist can decide what’s right for you.
Same medicine, other manufacturers (not reported short)
Same active ingredient, dosage form & route as the shortage (matched on the FDB HICL ingredient code), from makers that have not filed a shortage with the FDA:
| Product | Strength | Form / route | Manufacturer | NDC |
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| Suprane | DESFLURANE 240 mL/240mL | Liquid · Respiratory (Inhalation) | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 10019-0641-24 |
Therapeutic equivalents & pricing 6 productsclick to expand
Orange Book–rated equivalents of the affected sizes, with the latest NADAC price (a federal retail-acquisition benchmark, not your copay) and an evidence-based availability label. Cheapest first.
| Product | Manufacturer | Package | NADAC $/unit | AB rating | Availability |
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| Suprane 240 mL/240mL | Henry | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed |
| Desflurane 240 mL/240mL | Sandoz | 6 bottles | — | — | FDA listed |
| Suprane 240 mL/240mL | Baxter | 6 bottles | — | — | Discontinued |
| Suprane 240 mL/240mL | Baxter | 6 bottles | — | — | Discontinued |
| Suprane 240 mL/240mL | Baxter | 6 bottles | — | — | Discontinued |
| Desflurane 250 mL/250mL | Piramal | 250 ml | — | — | FDA listed |
Equivalents share the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and route; an AB rating means the FDA considers them substitutable. NADAC is a national retail-pharmacy acquisition benchmark from CMS — not what you pay. Availability is inferred from recent pricing, not a stock check.
Other drugs in the same treatment class
These are different medicines — not other versions of Desflurane Liquid For Inhalation — that fall in the same broad treatment class (general anesthetics,inhalant) . They are not automatic substitutes: they can differ in how they work, dosing, effectiveness, side effects and what they’re approved to treat. Do not switch on your own. This list is for information only — ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether any of them is appropriate for you.
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Where does this data come from?
/drug/shortages) — drug, manufacturer & contact, NDC/product, status, availability, reason, therapeutic category and posting/update dates. Current / To Be Discontinued = active; Resolved is kept for history. The Supply-Risk rating is assessed per active ingredient and adds the FDA NDC Directory (still-marketed manufacturers by ingredient & form); same-medicine and equivalent products use First Databank classification + CMS NADAC pricing; Medicaid use + most-affected states come from CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data. Reference only — confirm current status with the manufacturer or FDA before acting on it.