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ATC L03AB11 · Interferons · updated 2 Nov 2026

Peginterferon Alfa-2a shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Peginterferon Alfa-2a has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Czechia), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Peginterferon Alfa-2a shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Peginterferon Alfa-2a is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 1 Sep 2027 (Czechia).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since2 Feb 20242.7 years ago
Earliest return1 Sep 2027company 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 shortageCzechia1 product shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Czechia
202520262028PEGASYS 135MCG 135MCG INJ SOL ISP 1X0,5ML+1JPEGASYS 135MCG 135MCG INJ SOL ISP 1X0,5ML+1Jtoday

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
Pharmaand Vienna1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group L03AB · Interferons
Interferon Alfacon-11/16Interferon Beta-1a1/16Interferon Gamma1/16Peginterferon Alfa-2a1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZPEGASYS 135MCG 135MCG INJ SOL ISP 1X0,5ML+1Jpharmaand GmbH, Vienna2 Feb 20241 Sep 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

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

Questions

Is there a Peginterferon Alfa-2a shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Peginterferon Alfa-2a is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 1 Sep 2027 (Czechia).

When will Peginterferon Alfa-2a be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 1 Sep 2027 in Czechia; Czechia: 1 Sep 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Peginterferon Alfa-2a in short supply?

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

Which companies have Peginterferon Alfa-2a shortages?

Pharmaand Vienna.