Drug Shortage Information
Sitagliptin Shortage — Finding Sitagliptin and Alternatives
Sitagliptin may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Sitagliptin supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Sitagliptin 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
Sitagliptin Shortage Alternatives
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Type 2 Diabetes
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Sitagliptin During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Sitagliptin Phosphate using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Sitagliptin is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Sitagliptin Phosphate available.
Find Sitagliptin CompoundersFAQs — Sitagliptin Shortage
Is Sitagliptin still available despite the shortage?
Sitagliptin availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Sitagliptin inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Sitagliptin Phosphate is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Sitagliptin during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Sitagliptin shortage include: compounded Sitagliptin Phosphate 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 Sitagliptin and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Sitagliptin during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Sitagliptin Phosphate 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.