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ATC N01BC01 · Esters of Benzoic Acid · updated 2 Nov 2026

Cocaine shortage

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

Is there a Cocaine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cocaine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: New Zealand. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since15 Jan 202610 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

New Zealand
Cocaine hydrochloride (Biomed) Soln 4%, 2 mlCocaine hydrochloride (Biomed) Soln 4%, 2 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.

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZCocaine hydrochloride (Biomed) Soln 4%, 2 ml15 Jan 2026not givenNot stated

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

Questions

Is there a Cocaine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cocaine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: New Zealand. No company has given a return date.

When will Cocaine be back in stock?

No return date has been given; New Zealand: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Cocaine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Cocaine shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.