Sulconazole Nitrate Solution shortage
Sulconazole Nitrate Solution is currently listed in shortage by the FDA. The FDA lists 3 affected products. This page was last refreshed from FDA data on Sep 22, 2026.
Journey Medical Corporation is stopping production of Sulconazole Nitrate Solution, and this change may be permanent. No other makers of this solution are currently listed as having supply available.
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 Sulconazole Nitrate Solution. Other makers that haven’t reported a problem are shown in the green card below.
Shortage timeline
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May 8, 2026Currently in shortage3 of 3 products affected.
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May 8, 2026First reported to the FDA3 products 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: Journey Medical Corporation 📞 480-434-6670 3 NDCS click to expand
| Status | NDC / product | Strength / size | Availability | Related information | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Discontinued | Sulconazole Nitrate, Solution, 30 mL (NDC 72143-321-30) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug. Manufactured for JG Pharma | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Exelderm, Solution, 1.0% 5 mL (NDC 69489-721-05) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Exelderm, Solution, 1.0% 30 mL (NDC 69489-721-30) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
These rows are manufacturer reports to the FDA for Sulconazole Nitrate Solution — 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 Sulconazole Nitrate Solution? options further down this page.
Why is Sulconazole Nitrate Solution in shortage?
Journey Medical Corporation has reported to the FDA that they are permanently stopping the manufacturing of sulconazole nitrate 1% solution altogether. This affects three specific products: the brand-name Exelderm Solution 1% in both the 30 mL and 5 mL bottles, as well as the generic sulconazole nitrate solution in the 30 mL size that was manufactured for JG Pharma. Because this is a full manufacturing discontinuation — not just a temporary delay — these particular products from Journey Medical Corporation will not be coming back. The FDA did not share a specific public reason for why the decision was made to stop making it.
Based on the manufacturer-reported reason(s) and notes on file with the FDA for Sulconazole Nitrate Solution, 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 Sulconazole Nitrate Solution?
Sulconazole nitrate solution (also sold under the brand name Exelderm) is currently on the FDA shortage list. I want to walk you through what this means for the version you use.
At this time, none of the reported strengths have an available source. This includes the 1.0% 30 mL, the 1.0% 5 mL, and the 30 mL solution. The reason listed for all three is that the manufacturer is discontinuing production of this product. Because the status is "to be discontinued," this supply problem may be permanent rather than temporary.
Since this involves a discontinuation, the most important next step is a conversation with the person who prescribed it. Here is what I suggest:
- Do not stop or change how you use your medicine on your own. Keep following your current directions while you sort out next steps.
- Ask your pharmacy to check their wholesalers and other suppliers — a store may still have some on hand even after a discontinuation is announced.
- Talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about a suitable alternative, since this product is being discontinued.
The manufacturer's contact number is listed on this page for reference, though your pharmacy usually handles those calls. This is general, national information and may not match your local pharmacy'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 Sulconazole Nitrate Solution?
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 Sulconazole Nitrate Solution 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.
Alternative dosage forms of Sulconazole Nitrate
A different form of the same drug (for example a solution when capsules are short). A form change is a clinical decision — ask your prescriber:
Therapeutic equivalents & pricing 3 productsclick to expand
Orange Book–rated equivalents of the affected strengths / 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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| Exelderm 10 mg/mL | Journey | 5 ml | — | — | Discontinued |
| Sulconazole Nitrate 10 mg/mL | JG | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed |
| Exelderm 10 mg/mL | Journey | 1 bottle | — | — | 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 Sulconazole Nitrate Solution — that fall in the same broad treatment class (topical antifungals) . 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.