Drug Shortage Information
Allopurinol Shortage — Finding Allopurinol and Alternatives
Allopurinol may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Allopurinol supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Allopurinol During a Shortage
- Independent pharmacies often maintain supply when chains run out
- Call ahead — pharmacies can tell you their current stock
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — updated availability from multiple pharmacies
- Mail-order pharmacies may have different supply chains
- Ask your pharmacist to check with their wholesaler for delivery ETA
Allopurinol Shortage Alternatives
- Alternative brand formulations: Aloprim
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Gout
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Allopurinol During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Allopurinol using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Allopurinol is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Allopurinol available.
Find Allopurinol CompoundersFAQs — Allopurinol Shortage
Is Allopurinol still available despite the shortage?
Allopurinol availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Allopurinol inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Allopurinol is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Allopurinol during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Allopurinol shortage include: compounded Allopurinol from a licensed pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives prescribed by your doctor, and checking smaller independent pharmacies which often have supply when chains don't. Script Unlock helps find available Allopurinol and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Allopurinol during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Allopurinol using the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) when the commercial product is unavailable. FDA regulations on compounding during shortages vary by drug. Script Unlock connects you with licensed compounders.