Ketamine shortage status
4 active shortage notices across 1 country.
Last updated 1 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Ketamine
- Class
- Auto-created by FDA Drug Enforcement — Full Recall Database scraper
- WHO Essential Medicine
- Yes — 1.1.2. General anaesthetics and oxygen > Injectable medicines
Where Ketamine is in shortage
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | high | 4 | 29 May 2013 | — | FDA MedWatch |
Why Ketamine is in shortage
- regulatory action — e.g. “Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes” (United States)