ATC V04CX03 · Other Diagnostic Agents
Methacholine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Methacholine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 15 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.
Countries1/15
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since30 Apr 20224.5 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonActive ingredient shortage
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
Canada
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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group V04CX · Other Diagnostic AgentsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | METHACHOLINE OMEGA (1 x 100mg vial / fiole) | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 30 Apr 2022 | not given | Active ingredient shortage Shortage of an active ingredient |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.