AVMA has received multiple reports of short-term back orders of pentobarbital. The Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA CVM) is aware of the issue and has reached out to sponsors/manufacturers of pentobarbital products to determine the root cause and possible avenues for resolution. Veterinarians can and should report any drug shortage directly to FDA CVM at AnimalDrugShortages@fda.hhs.gov. Read more about the shortage and potential alternatives in AVMA’s blog. [Source: AVMA 18 May 2021]