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ATC G02CB01 · Prolactine Inhibitors · updated 2 Nov 2026

Bromocriptine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Bromocriptine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Australia), covering 1 product from 0 companies.

Is there a Bromocriptine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Bromocriptine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Australia. The earliest expected return is 18 Dec 2026 (Australia).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since2 Jul 20264 months ago
Earliest return18 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Australia
2027PARLODEL bromocriptine 2.5mg (as mesilate) tPARLODEL bromocriptine 2.5mg (as mesilate) tablet blister packtoday

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.

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G02CB · Prolactine Inhibitors
Cabergoline4/16Bromocriptine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUPARLODEL bromocriptine 2.5mg (as mesilate) tablet blister pack2 Jul 202618 Dec 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Bromocriptine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Bromocriptine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Australia. The earliest expected return is 18 Dec 2026 (Australia).

When will Bromocriptine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 18 Dec 2026 in Australia; Australia: 18 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Bromocriptine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Bromocriptine shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.