Drug Shortage Information
Promethazine Shortage — Finding Promethazine and Alternatives
Promethazine may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Promethazine supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Promethazine 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
Promethazine Shortage Alternatives
- Compounded Promethazine Hydrochloride from a licensed 503A pharmacy — often available when brand is not
- Alternative brand formulations: Promethegan
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Nausea
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Promethazine During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Promethazine Hydrochloride using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Promethazine is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Promethazine Hydrochloride available.
Find Promethazine CompoundersFAQs — Promethazine Shortage
Is Promethazine still available despite the shortage?
Promethazine availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Promethazine inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Promethazine Hydrochloride is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Promethazine during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Promethazine shortage include: compounded Promethazine Hydrochloride 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 Promethazine and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Promethazine during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Promethazine Hydrochloride 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.