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ATC C02AB02 · Methyldopa · updated 2 Nov 2026

Methyldopa (Racemic) shortage

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

Is there a Methyldopa (Racemic) shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Methyldopa (Racemic) is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 13 Nov 2026 (Canada). New since 3 Oct 2026: Canada.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since19 Oct 202614 days ago
Earliest return13 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Canada
METHYLDOPA (100 BTL)METHYLDOPA (100 BTL)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
AA Pharma1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group C02AB · Methyldopa
Methyldopa (Levorotatory)1/16Methyldopa (Racemic)1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAMETHYLDOPA (100 BTL)AA PHARMA INC19 Oct 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

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

Questions

Is there a Methyldopa (Racemic) shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Methyldopa (Racemic) is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 13 Nov 2026 (Canada). New since 3 Oct 2026: Canada.

When will Methyldopa (Racemic) be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 13 Nov 2026 in Canada; Canada: 13 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Methyldopa (Racemic) in short supply?

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

Which companies have Methyldopa (Racemic) shortages?

AA Pharma.