DEMEROL

In shortageOrange BookUNIISPLATC N02AB52

Last synced from FDA National Drug Code directory (United States) on June 3, 2026

Identification

ManufacturerHospira, Inc.

CountryUS (United States)

ATC codeN02AB52

Dispensing—

ReimbursedNo

SourceFDA National Drug Code directory (United States)

Last synced6/3/2026

Packs · 1

ndc11
0409117630
10 CARTRIDGE in 1 CARTON (0409-1176-30) / 1 mL in 1 CARTRIDGE (0409-1176-03)

Annotations

UNII (FDA Substance ID)

N8E7F7Q170

MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

RxCUI 103755

Orange Book

N021171

APAPAPAP

DailyMed SPL labels

1 version tracked

FDA shortage

Currently in shortage

Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection

Raw payload (JSON)

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    "display_name": "MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE",
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    "ingredient_type": "INGREDIENT SUBSTANCE"
  },
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      "title": "DEMEROL (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) INJECTION, SOLUTION [HOSPIRA, INC.]",
      "spl_version": "37",
      "published_date": "2026-01-01"
    }
  },
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  "dosage_form": "INJECTION, SOLUTION",
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      },
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        "rld": true,
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        "approval_date": "Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982"
      },
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        "rs": true,
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        "te_code": "AP",
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        "approval_date": "Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982"
      },
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      }
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  },
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  "product_type": "HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG",
  "substance_name": "MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE",
  "shortage_reason": "Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection",
  "shortage_status": "current",
  "proprietary_name": "DEMEROL",
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  "application_number": "NDA021171",
  "marketing_category": "NDA",
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  "start_marketing_date": "20050825",
  "active_numerator_strength": "25"
}

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