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ATC L01XX33 · Other Antineoplastic Agents · updated 2 Nov 2026

Celecoxib shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Celecoxib has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Ireland), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Celecoxib shortage?

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

Countries1/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since3 Feb 20269 months ago
Earliest return1 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland3 products shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Ireland
2027Celecoxib 200 mg hard capsulesCelecoxib 200 mg hard capsulesCelebrex 100 mg hard capsulesCelebrex 100 mg hard capsulesCelebrex 200 mg hard capsulesCelebrex 200 mg hard capsulestoday

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
Viatris2 VTRSAccord (Intas)1

Listed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group L01XX · Other Antineoplastic Agents
Pentostatin4/16Anagrelide3/16Arsenic Trioxide2/16Eribulin2/16Hydroxycarbamide2/16Amsacrine1/16Asparaginase1/16Celecoxib1/16Lurbinectedin1/16Tazemetostat1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IECelecoxib 200 mg hard capsulesAccord Healthcare Ireland Ltd.3 Feb 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IECelebrex 100 mg hard capsulesViatris Healthcare Limited13 Jul 20261 Dec 2026Increased demand
Unexpected increased demand
IECelebrex 200 mg hard capsulesViatris Healthcare Limited17 Aug 202615 Dec 2026Increased demand
Unexpected increased demand

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

Questions

Is there a Celecoxib shortage?

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

When will Celecoxib be back in stock?

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

Why is Celecoxib in short supply?

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

Which companies have Celecoxib shortages?

Viatris, Accord (Intas).