Don’t Expect to Dispense IV Tromethamine Despite More Supply
September 2025
Recent FDA approval of a generic for tromethamine injection (Tham) will reignite questions about this old med.
Tromethamine has been used since the 1960s. It helps normalize the blood’s acidity...similar to how we use IV sodium bicarbonate.
Previously, only the branded Tham version was available from a single manufacturer...and it’s notorious for being on shortage.
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