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ATC J02AX01 · Other Antimycotics for Systemic Use · updated 2 Nov 2026

Flucytosine shortage

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

Is there a Flucytosine shortage?

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

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since31 May 20224.4 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

France
2023202420252026Ancotil 1 pour cent, solution pour perfusionAncotil 1 pour cent, solution pour perfusiontoday

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.

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J02AX · Other Antimycotics for Systemic Use
Caspofungin5/16Anidulafungin3/16Micafungin2/16Flucytosine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
FRAncotil 1 pour cent, solution pour perfusion discontinuation31 May 2022not 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 Flucytosine shortage?

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

When will Flucytosine be back in stock?

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

Why is Flucytosine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Flucytosine shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.