Current Shortages

• Local Anesthetic Shortage Memo
• Benzodiazepine Shortage Memo

Internet Resources

• ASHP Medication Shortage Information
• FDA Medication Shortage Information

UConn Health Pharmacy Guidance for Past Shortages

• IV Calcium Gluconate in Adult TPNs
• IV Heparin (switch to 1/2 Normal Saline Product)
• IV Hydralazine Alternatives
• IV Metronidazole Alternatives (restrict usage to severe-complicated C. diff combined with oral administered Vanco)
• IV Potassium (use oral)
• IV Zosyn Alternatives
• ADD-Vantage How-To Instructions
• IV Push Reminders on Administration