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