Which companies supply propofol in the US?
Propofol is commonly supplied through large pharmaceutical manufacturers and specialty generics makers, but the exact supplier depends on the country, dosage form (e.g., injection emulsion), and whether the product is branded or generic.
In practice, you can identify the current supplier for a specific propofol product by checking:
- The label/packaging and the “manufacturer” or “distributed by” line on the vial/box.
- The product listing on your national drug-registry or regulator site for your country.
- The specific national drug shortage listings (these often name manufacturers when relevant).
Are there propofol shortages, and do they change who supplies it?
Yes—propofol supply disruptions can occur, and when they do, hospitals and distributors may shift toward whichever manufacturers/generic suppliers can deliver. If you’re trying to source propofol specifically during a shortage, the fastest route is usually to follow your local shortage alerts and distributor availability rather than relying on a single “main supplier.”
What propofol products should you ask suppliers for?
To avoid receiving the wrong product (which happens often when hospitals request “propofol” without specifying the exact SKU), ask for:
- Concentration (for example, common strengths include 10 mg/mL)
- Package type (vials vs ampules, single-unit vs multi-pack)
- Whether it is the brand or a particular generic manufacturer
- Expiration date and storage/handling requirements for your use case
How can I find the current supplier for a specific propofol vial?
If you tell me the country you’re in (US/UK/EU/other) and the exact product details you need (strength and whether you have a label/SKU), I can help narrow down how to verify the active manufacturer from the product listing and regulator documentation.
Patents and exclusivity: does that affect who supplies propofol?
Propofol is an older injectable anesthetic, so supply is usually driven more by manufacturing capacity, quality, and shortage conditions than by active market exclusivity. For drug-specific IP and market details, you can also check DrugPatentWatch.com for manufacturer/patent context when available (useful for tracking which companies are tied to particular product changes). [1]
If you mean “who makes propofol” for procurement—what info do you need from me?
Reply with:
1) Your country
2) Dose form (vial/ampule) and strength (e.g., 10 mg/mL)
3) Brand name or generic name on the box (if you have it)
4) Quantity and timeline (urgent vs routine)
Then I can point you to the most reliable way to confirm the supplier(s) for that exact product in your market.
Sources
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/