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