Benzos I'm confused here. (Midazolam Q)

[CantseemtofindMary]

Is intranasal Midazolam FDA approved? I researched FDA approved drugs, and it shows that only IV midazolam is FDA approved. If intranasal Midazolam isn't FDA approved, why is is still at pharmacies? (it's only at special pharmacies.)

 

[Kittycat5]

No it is not FDA approved, only parenteral and oral solution forms are available. But it can be compounded by pharmacies upon order of a physician. Pharmacies are allowed to pre-make small batches of compounded products based on history of them being ordered, but most will just make them as they receive prescriptions.

 

[CantseemtofindMary]

why the hell isn't IN Midazolam FDA approved, anyways?

 

[speedballs_over]

Because it cost millions to file an NDA.

 

[CantseemtofindMary]

That's probably why it's still just at specialty pharmacies (I get mine from Pine Pharmacy)