Rifampin shortage status
7 active shortage notices across 1 country.
Last updated 2 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Rifampin
- Class
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Where Rifampin is in shortage
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | critical | 7 | 17 Feb 2021 | — | FDA, FDA MedWatch |
Why Rifampin is in shortage
- product discontinuation — e.g. “Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug” (United States)
- regulatory action — e.g. “Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).” (United States)