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ATC L03AA13 · Colony Stimulating Factors · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pegfilgrastim shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Pegfilgrastim has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Japan, Australia), covering 3 products from 1 company.

Is there a Pegfilgrastim shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pegfilgrastim is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Japan, Australia. The earliest expected return is 9 Dec 2026 (Australia). 2 of 3 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Australia.

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since8 Apr 20242.6 years ago
Earliest return9 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapan2 products shortNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia1 product short

Timeline

JapanAustralia
202520262027ペグフィルグラスチムBS皮下注3.6mg「ニプロ」ペグフィルグラスチムBS皮下注3.6mg「ニプロ」ペグフィルグラスチムBS皮下注3.6mg「モチダ」ペグフィルグラスチムBS皮下注3.6mg「モチダ」ZIEXTENZO pegfilgrastim 6mg/0.6mL solution fZIEXTENZO pegfilgrastim 6mg/0.6mL solution for injection prefilled syringe with automatic needle guardtoday

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
Mochida2 4534

Listed: Mochida 4534 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group L03AA · Colony Stimulating Factors
Filgrastim4/16Lipegfilgrastim4/16Pegfilgrastim2/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ペグフィルグラスチムBS皮下注3.6mg「ニプロ」 limitedMochida8 Apr 2024not givenIncreased demand
ペグフィルグラスチムBS皮下注3.6mg「モチダ」 limitedMochida15 May 2024not givenIncreased demand
AUZIEXTENZO pegfilgrastim 6mg/0.6mL solution for injection prefilled syringe with automatic needle guard limited8 Oct 20269 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 Pegfilgrastim shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pegfilgrastim is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Japan, Australia. The earliest expected return is 9 Dec 2026 (Australia). 2 of 3 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Australia.

When will Pegfilgrastim be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 9 Dec 2026 in Australia; Japan: no date given; Australia: 9 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Pegfilgrastim in short supply?

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

Which companies have Pegfilgrastim shortages?

Mochida.