Tygacil - supply shortage

Resolved

tigecycline

Shortage information

The shortage affecting Tygacil has been resolved and the information and recommendations which were issued during the shortage no longer apply.

Key facts

• Medicines affected:
  Tygacil
• Supply shortage status:
  Resolved
• International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name:
  tigecycline
• Therapeutic area (MESH):
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial
  • Soft Tissue Infections
• Pharmaceutical forms affected:
  Powder for solution for infusion
• Availability of alternatives:
  Yes

Key dates

• First published:
  22/05/2015
• Last updated:
  07/11/2019