Drug Shortage Information
Hydrocortisone Shortage — Finding Hydrocortisone and Alternatives
Hydrocortisone may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Hydrocortisone supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Hydrocortisone 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
Hydrocortisone Shortage Alternatives
- Alternative brand formulations: Cortizone-10
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Eczema
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Hydrocortisone During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Hydrocortisone using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Hydrocortisone is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Hydrocortisone available.
Find Hydrocortisone CompoundersFAQs — Hydrocortisone Shortage
Is Hydrocortisone still available despite the shortage?
Hydrocortisone availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Hydrocortisone inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Hydrocortisone is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Hydrocortisone during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Hydrocortisone shortage include: compounded Hydrocortisone 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 Hydrocortisone and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Hydrocortisone during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Hydrocortisone 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.