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ATC G04BE01 · Drugs Used in Erectile Dysfunction · updated 4 Nov 2026

Alprostadil shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Alprostadil has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Germany), covering 10 products from 3 companies.

Is there an Alprostadil shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Alprostadil is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Germany. The earliest expected return is 15 Jan 2028 (Germany). 4 of 10 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products10packs or presentations
Companies32 listed
Short since22 Jul 20215.3 years ago
Earliest return15 Jan 2028company estimate
Main reasonOther
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada4 products shortGermany6 products shortFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Canada on 22 Jul 2021; most recently in Germany on 16 Mar 2023.

Not on the official list in: United States, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

CanadaGermany
202220232024202520262028MUSE (1 Micro-suppository)MUSE (1 Micro-suppository)MUSE (1)MUSE (1)MUSE (1 suppo)MUSE (1 suppo)CAVERJECT STERILE POWDER (5 x 20mcg)CAVERJECT STERILE POWDER (5 x 20mcg)Muse 1000 mikrogrammMuse 1000 mikrogrammMuse 1000 mikrogrammMuse 1000 mikrogrammMuse 1000 mikrogrammMuse 1000 mikrogrammMuse 500 mikrogrammMuse 500 mikrogrammMuse 500 mikrogrammMuse 500 mikrogrammMuse 500 mikrogrammMuse 500 mikrogrammtoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Viatris6 VTRSPaladin3Pfizer1 PFE

Listed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE, Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G04BE · Drugs Used in Erectile Dysfunction
Sildenafil10/16Tadalafil10/16Vardenafil6/16Alprostadil2/16Avanafil1/16Combinations1/16Yohimbine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAMUSE (1 Micro-suppository)PALADIN LABS INC.22 Jul 2021not givenDistribution or logistics
Delay in shipping of the drug
CAMUSE (1)PALADIN LABS INC.3 Jun 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAMUSE (1 suppo)PALADIN LABS INC.20 Jun 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CACAVERJECT STERILE POWDER (5 x 20mcg)PFIZER CANADA ULC31 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
DEMuse 1000 mikrogrammViatris Healthcare GmbH16 Mar 202315 Jan 2028Other
Sonstige
DEMuse 1000 mikrogrammViatris Healthcare GmbH16 Mar 202315 Jan 2028Other
Sonstige
DEMuse 1000 mikrogrammViatris Healthcare GmbH16 Mar 202315 Jan 2028Other
Sonstige
DEMuse 500 mikrogrammViatris Healthcare GmbH16 Mar 202315 Jan 2028Other
Sonstige
DEMuse 500 mikrogrammViatris Healthcare GmbH16 Mar 202315 Jan 2028Other
Sonstige
DEMuse 500 mikrogrammViatris Healthcare GmbH16 Mar 202315 Jan 2028Other
Sonstige

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Alprostadil shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Alprostadil is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Germany. The earliest expected return is 15 Jan 2028 (Germany). 4 of 10 affected products have no return date.

When will Alprostadil be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 15 Jan 2028 in Germany; Canada: no date given; Germany: 15 Jan 2028. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Alprostadil in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: other. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Alprostadil shortages?

Viatris, Paladin, Pfizer.