August 18, 2025
FDA Declares End to National IV Fluid Injection Shortage
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the nationwide shortage of sodium chloride 0.9% injection, or IV saline, has officially ended.
According to an August 8 statement for agency Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, the IV saline shortage, which has affected hospitals and clinics across the country, is no longer listed in the FDA’s Drug Shortage Database. The FDA credited increased manufacturing capacity and temporary importation efforts for stabilizing supply.
In addition, to help address the shortage, Dr. Makary said the agency worked alongside the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and other industry manufacturers to restore supply levels. While the sodium chloride 0.9% injection is considered stable, the agency noted in the statement that other IV solutions remain in short supply.
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