Determination That FENTANYL CITRATE Injections, Equivalent to 2.5 Milligram Base/50 Milliliter and Equivalent to 5 Milligram Base/100 Milliliter, Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness

Issuing agencies

Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that FENTANYL CITRATE Injections, equivalent to 2.5 milligram (mg) base/50 milliliter (mL) (EQ 0.05 mg base/mL) and EQ 5 mg base/100 mL (EQ 0.05 mg base/mL), were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination will allow FDA to approve abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for FENTANYL CITRATE Injections, EQ 2.5 mg base/50 mL (EQ 0.05 mg base/mL) and EQ 5 mg base/100 mL (EQ 0.05 mg base/mL), if all other legal and regulatory requirements are met.