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ATC B01AE03 · Direct Thrombin Inhibitors · updated 2 Nov 2026

Argatroban shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Argatroban has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Sweden), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there an Argatroban shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Argatroban is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Sweden).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since31 Aug 20262 months ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Sweden
Novastan 100 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 1 x 2,5Novastan 100 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 1 x 2,5 mltoday

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
Ethypharm1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group B01AE · Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Dabigatran Etexilate10/16Argatroban1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
SENovastan 100 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 1 x 2,5 mlEthypharm31 Aug 202630 Nov 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there an Argatroban shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Argatroban is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Sweden).

When will Argatroban be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Sweden; Sweden: 30 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Argatroban in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Argatroban shortages?

Ethypharm.