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