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ATC M04AC01 · Preparations with No Effect On Uric Acid Metabolism · updated 2 Nov 2026

Colchicine shortage

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

Is there a Colchicine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Colchicine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Czechia). No longer reported short in New Zealand (since 2 Nov).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since–
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZCOLCHANOVA 0,5MG 0,5MG TBL NOB 30 anticipated4 Nov 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

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

Questions

Is there a Colchicine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Colchicine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Czechia). No longer reported short in New Zealand (since 2 Nov).

When will Colchicine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Czechia; Czechia: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Colchicine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Colchicine shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.