Adequan Shortage Expected This Summer

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that they anticipate shortages of?Adequan?i.m.?(polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), due to?renovations to their Shirley, N.Y., factory. This is expected to last several months. ?Remember, there is no true “generic Adequan.” For more information on this drug see our September 2011 story.

Shipments are expected to resume in early July ( 5 mL) and August (50 mL).

For the most recent updates, visit www.adequan.com? and?www.nogenericadequan.com. You can also call Customer Service at 800-458-0163.

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