Ursodiol Capsule shortage
Ursodiol Capsule is currently listed in shortage by the FDA. The FDA lists 1 affected product. This page was last refreshed from FDA data on Oct 3, 2026.
Strides Pharma is permanently stopping its ursodiol 300 mg capsules. Other manufacturers — including Lannett, Actavis, Major Pharmaceuticals, and KVK-Tech — still list ursodiol 300 mg capsules as 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 Ursodiol Capsule. Other makers that haven’t reported a problem are shown in the green card below.
Shortage timeline
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Apr 6, 2026Currently in shortage1 of 1 product affected.
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Apr 6, 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: Strides Pharma Inc. 📞 877-244-9825 1 NDC click to expand
| Status | NDC / product | Strength | Availability | Related information | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Discontinued | Ursodiol, Capsule, 300 mg (NDC 64380-844-06) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
These rows are manufacturer reports to the FDA for Ursodiol Capsule — 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 Ursodiol Capsule? options further down this page.
Why is Ursodiol Capsule in shortage?
Strides Pharma Inc. has reported to the FDA that they are permanently stopping the manufacturing of their 300 mg ursodiol capsules (the 6-capsule package, NDC 64380-844-06). This means this specific product from this company will no longer be made going forward.
It's worth noting that Strides Pharma did not share a more detailed public reason for why they made this decision — just that they are discontinuing manufacture of this particular product. This report only reflects what Strides Pharma has filed with the FDA, so it speaks only to their version of this medication.
Based on the manufacturer-reported reason(s) and notes on file with the FDA for Ursodiol Capsule, 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 Ursodiol Capsule?
Ursodiol 300 mg capsules are currently on the FDA drug-shortage list, so I want to walk you through what this means and how to keep your treatment on track.
The affected strength is the 300 mg capsule, and right now there is no available source reported for it from the manufacturer that filed this record. The reason listed is a discontinuation of manufacture by Strides Pharma. Because this is marked "to be discontinued," this particular supply problem may be permanent rather than a short-term dip. That said, this report reflects only one manufacturer — several other companies still make the same medicine, so it may remain available elsewhere.
Here is how I would approach it:
- Do not stop, skip, or change your dose on your own. Continuing your medicine as prescribed is important.
- Ask your pharmacy to check wholesalers and other manufacturers. Ursodiol 300 mg is made by several other companies (for example, Lannett, Actavis, Major, Aurobindo, and others), so your pharmacy may be able to source the same medicine from a different maker — though it may not be in local stock immediately.
- If your exact capsule cannot be found, talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about the best next step for you.
Manufacturer contact numbers are listed on this page for reference; 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 Ursodiol Capsule?
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 Ursodiol Capsule 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | Lannett Company, Inc. | 00527-1326-01 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | Actavis Pharma, Inc. | 00591-3159-00 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | Major Pharmaceuticals | 00904-6221-06 |
| Ursodiol | URSADIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | KVK-Tech, Inc. | 10702-0237-01 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | PuraCap Laboratories, LLC | 24658-0780-01 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | AvKARE | 42291-0923-01 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | Laurus Labs Limited | 42385-0946-01 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | Epic Pharma, LLC | 42806-0503-01 |
| Ursodiol | URSADIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 43063-0871-01 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | AvPAK | 50268-0797-15 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | 51407-0754-01 |
| Ursodiol | URSODIOL 300 mg/1 | Capsule · Oral | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | 59651-0421-01 |
Alternative dosage forms of Ursodiol
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 24 productsclick to expand
Orange Book–rated equivalents of the affected strengths, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursodiol 300 mg | AvPAK | 50 capsules | $0.416 | — | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | VGYAAN | 100 capsules | $0.421 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Lannett | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Actavis | 100 capsules | $0.429 | — | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Major | 50 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | KVK-Tech, | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | PuraCap | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Laurus | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Epic | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Aurobindo | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | American | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Chartwell | 60 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Strides | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Amneal | 100 capsules | $0.429 | — | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Zydus | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | NorthStar | 100 capsules | $0.429 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | PuraCap | 1000 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | AvKARE | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | PD-Rx | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Golden | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Zydus | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ursodiol 300 mg | AvPAK | 30 capsules | — | AB | 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 Ursodiol Capsule — that fall in the same broad treatment class (bile salts) . 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.