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ATC S01EB02 · Parasympathomimetics · updated 4 Nov 2026

Carbachol shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Carbachol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Carbachol shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Carbachol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 1 Dec 2026 (Canada).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since28 Sep 202637 days ago
Earliest return1 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo 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

Timeline

Canada
MIOSTAT OPHTHALMIC LIQ 0.01% (1.5 ml)MIOSTAT OPHTHALMIC LIQ 0.01% (1.5 ml)today

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
Alcon1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01EB · Parasympathomimetics
Acetylcholine4/16Pilocarpine2/16Carbachol1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAMIOSTAT OPHTHALMIC LIQ 0.01% (1.5 ml)ALCON CANADA INC28 Sep 20261 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

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

Questions

Is there a Carbachol shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Carbachol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 1 Dec 2026 (Canada).

When will Carbachol be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 1 Dec 2026 in Canada; Canada: 1 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Carbachol in short supply?

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

Which companies have Carbachol shortages?

Alcon.