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ATC N07BA01 · Drugs Used in Nicotine Dependence · updated 2 Nov 2026

Nicotine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Nicotine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Czechia, Sweden), covering 5 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Nicotine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nicotine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 10 Dec 2026 (Czechia). New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.

Countries2/16
Products5packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since21 Sep 20233.1 years ago
Earliest return10 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia3 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSweden2 products shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CzechiaSweden
202420252026202820292030NIQUITIN CLEAR 14MG/24H 14MG/24H TDR EMP 7 INIQUITIN CLEAR 14MG/24H 14MG/24H TDR EMP 7 INIQUITIN CLEAR 21MG/24H 21MG/24H TDR EMP 7 INIQUITIN CLEAR 21MG/24H 21MG/24H TDR EMP 7 INIQUITIN MINI 4MG 4MG PAS CMP 1X20NIQUITIN MINI 4MG 4MG PAS CMP 1X20NiQuitin Clear 14 mg/24 timmar Plåster, 7 stNiQuitin Clear 14 mg/24 timmar Plåster, 7 stNiQuitin Clear 21 mg/24 timmar Plåster, 7 stNiQuitin Clear 21 mg/24 timmar Plåster, 7 sttoday

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
Omega A.S.3Perrigo2 PRGO

Listed: Perrigo PRGO · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group N07BA · Drugs Used in Nicotine Dependence
Varenicline4/16Nicotine2/16Cytisinicline1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZNIQUITIN CLEAR 14MG/24H 14MG/24H TDR EMP 7 IOMEGA PHARMA a.s., Brno21 Sep 202331 Dec 2029Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
CZNIQUITIN CLEAR 21MG/24H 21MG/24H TDR EMP 7 IOMEGA PHARMA a.s., Brno21 Sep 202331 Dec 2029Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
CZNIQUITIN MINI 4MG 4MG PAS CMP 1X20OMEGA PHARMA a.s., Brno1 Oct 202610 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
SENiQuitin Clear 14 mg/24 timmar Plåster, 7 stPerrigo Sverige AB5 Nov 202528 Dec 2026Not stated
SENiQuitin Clear 21 mg/24 timmar Plåster, 7 stPerrigo Sverige AB14 Oct 202618 Dec 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Nicotine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nicotine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 10 Dec 2026 (Czechia). New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.

When will Nicotine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 10 Dec 2026 in Czechia; Czechia: 10 Dec 2026; Sweden: 18 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Nicotine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Nicotine shortages?

Omega A.S., Perrigo.