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ATC J01FF02 · Lincosamides · updated 2 Nov 2026

Lincomycin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Lincomycin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (United States), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Lincomycin shortage?

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

Countries1/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since25 Feb 20268 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United States3 products shortCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

United States
Lincocin, Injection, 2 mL multiple dose vialLincocin, Injection, 2 mL multiple dose vial (NDC 0009-0104-04)Lincomycin Hydrochloride, Injection, 600 mg/Lincomycin Hydrochloride, Injection, 600 mg/2 mL vial x 10 count (NDC 39822-0350-2)Lincomycin Hydrochloride, Injection, 3 gramsLincomycin Hydrochloride, Injection, 3 grams/10 mL vial x 10 count (NDC 39822-0355-6)today

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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Xgen Djb2Pfizer1 PFE

Listed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J01FF · Lincosamides
Clindamycin9/16Lincomycin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USLincocin, Injection, 2 mL multiple dose vial (NDC 0009-0104-04) discontinuationPfizer Inc.25 Feb 2026not givenNot stated
USLincomycin Hydrochloride, Injection, 600 mg/2 mL vial x 10 count (NDC 39822-0350-2) discontinuationXGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc.26 Mar 2026not givenNot stated
USLincomycin Hydrochloride, Injection, 3 grams/10 mL vial x 10 count (NDC 39822-0355-6) discontinuationXGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc.26 Mar 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 Lincomycin shortage?

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

When will Lincomycin be back in stock?

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

Why is Lincomycin in short supply?

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

Which companies have Lincomycin shortages?

Xgen Djb, Pfizer.