ATC S01AD09 · Antivirals · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ganciclovir shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Ganciclovir has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Ganciclovir shortage?

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

Countries1/16

Products1packs or presentations

Companies11 listed

Short since24 Oct 202512 months ago

Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate

Main reasonManufacturing problem

Japan

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.

products short, all countries

Listed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

ATC group S01AD · Antivirals

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	ガンシクロビル点滴静注用500mg「VTRS」 limited	Viatris	24 Oct 2025	not given	Manufacturing problem

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

Is there a Ganciclovir shortage?

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

When will Ganciclovir be back in stock?

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

Why is Ganciclovir in short supply?

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

Which companies have Ganciclovir shortages?

Viatris.