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Current Drug Shortages

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New/Updated Drug Shortages: Diltiazem Injection 4/14/2011, Lorazepam Injection 2 mg/ml (updated) 4/14/2011, Neostigmine methylsulfate injection (updated) 4/14/2011, Cytarabine injection (updated) 4/12/2011, Lorazepam Injection (updated) 4/11/2011, Amphetamine Mixed Salts, ER Capsules 4/11/2011, Methylphenidate HCl 4/5/2011, MVI injectable (Adult and pediatric)(updated) 4/5/2011, Thiotepa for Injection, Bedford 15 mg/mL vial (NDC 55390-0030-10) 3/29/2011, Fabrazyme (agalsidase beta)(updated) 3/25

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