Teva to Begin Producing Propofol

To help ease the propofol shortage, drug manufacturer Teva will be releasing product by the end of February, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

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Teva discontinued propofol in 2010, but will reenter the market because of the drug shortage.

Maker Fresenius has increased its drug production, and the FDA will continue to import Propoven, a similar drug, from overseas.

ASA is working closely with the FDA to mitigate and prevent further drug shortages.

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