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US ATC L01CE02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Irinotecan shortage in United States

Is there an Irinotecan shortage in United States?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Irinotecan products are reported short in United States, the first since 24 Feb 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland. All countries.

Affected products in United States

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USIrinotecan Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 mg/5 mL (NDC 50742-402-05) discontinuationIngenus Pharmaceuticals LLC24 Feb 2026not givenNot stated
USIrinotecan Hydrochloride, Injection, 40 mg/2 mL (NDC 50742-401-02) discontinuationIngenus Pharmaceuticals LLC24 Feb 2026not givenNot stated

Source

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Shortages via openFDA. Official list. Shortages the FDA lists as current, plus products to be discontinued; one row per package (NDC).