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ATC L04AA01 · Selective Immunosuppressants · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ciclosporin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Ciclosporin has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (France, Ireland, Australia), covering 4 products from 1 company.

Is there a Ciclosporin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ciclosporin is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: France, Ireland, Australia. The earliest expected return is 18 Dec 2026 (Australia). 2 of 4 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Ireland.

Countries3/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since7 May 20266 months ago
Earliest return18 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFrance2 products shortItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland1 product shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia1 product short

Timeline

FranceIrelandAustralia
2027Verkazia 1 mg/mL, collyre en émulsionVerkazia 1 mg/mL, collyre en émulsionIkervis 1 mg/mL, collyre en émulsionIkervis 1 mg/mL, collyre en émulsionIKERVIS 1 mg / mL eye drops, emulsion 30 x sIKERVIS 1 mg / mL eye drops, emulsion 30 x single doseCICLOSPORIN-WGR ciclosporin 50 mg soft capsuCICLOSPORIN-WGR ciclosporin 50 mg soft capsule 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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Santen1 4536

Listed: Santen 4536 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group L04AA · Selective Immunosuppressants
Mycophenolic Acid6/16Apremilast5/16Ciclosporin3/16Antilymphocyte Immunoglobulin (Horse)2/16Fingolimod1/16Leflunomide1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
FRVerkazia 1 mg/mL, collyre en émulsion limited7 May 2026not givenNot stated
FRIkervis 1 mg/mL, collyre en émulsion limited1 Jul 2026not givenNot stated
IEIKERVIS 1 mg / mL eye drops, emulsion 30 x single doseSanten OY5 Oct 20261 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
AUCICLOSPORIN-WGR ciclosporin 50 mg soft capsule blister pack limited6 Aug 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 Ciclosporin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ciclosporin is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: France, Ireland, Australia. The earliest expected return is 18 Dec 2026 (Australia). 2 of 4 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Ireland.

When will Ciclosporin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 18 Dec 2026 in Australia; France: no date given; Ireland: 1 Apr 2027; Australia: 18 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Ciclosporin in short supply?

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

Which companies have Ciclosporin shortages?

Santen.