Doxycycline Shortage

Tetracycline Shortage Update

The FDA reports the Tetracycline Shortage was resolved as of 3/17/2014

(July 31, 2014)

Doxycycline and Tetracycline Shortage Update

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed doxycycline on the resolved drug shortage list as of October 23, 2013. 

Tetracycline is currently available in limited supply. For addition information regarding the drug availability of doxycycline and tetracycline, please see the FDA Drug Shortage Website at http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/drugsafety/DrugShortages/default.htm

(October 23, 2013)

Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care - CDC Health Advisory, Health Alert Network (HAN)

(June 12, 2013)

Doxycycline and Tetracycline Shortage Update

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to report that doxycycline is available in limited supply and tetracycline is unavailable. If tetracycline or doxycycline is not available, other alternative regimens for young sexually active patients diagnosed with epididymitis are outlined below and described in the 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines. For additional recommendations and alternative regimens for syphilis in nonpregnant patients with a penicillin allergy, please contact a specialist or local health department.

(March 1, 2013)

Update: Tetracycline Shortage Notice

Update to the recently announced doxycycline shortage -- According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), tetracycline is currently unavailable. If tetracycline or doxycycline is not available, other alternative regimens for epididymitis and for syphilis in nonpregnant patients with a penicillin allergy are described in the 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines. For additional recommendations, please contact a specialist or local health department.

(February 8, 2013)