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ATC M01CC01 · Penicillamine and Similar Agents · updated 2 Nov 2026

Penicillamine shortage

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

Is there a Penicillamine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Penicillamine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 31 Jan 2027 (Czechia).

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since1 Jul 20242.3 years ago
Earliest return31 Jan 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 shortageCzechia2 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Czechia
202520262027METALCAPTASE 150MG 150MG TBL ENT 50METALCAPTASE 150MG 150MG TBL ENT 50METALCAPTASE 300MG 300MG TBL ENT 50METALCAPTASE 300MG 300MG TBL ENT 50today

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
Heyl Chemisch-Pharmazeutische2

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZMETALCAPTASE 150MG 150MG TBL ENT 50Heyl Chemisch-pharmazeutische Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Berlín1 Jul 202431 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
CZMETALCAPTASE 300MG 300MG TBL ENT 50Heyl Chemisch-pharmazeutische Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Berlín1 Jul 202431 Jan 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 Penicillamine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Penicillamine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 31 Jan 2027 (Czechia).

When will Penicillamine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Jan 2027 in Czechia; Czechia: 31 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Penicillamine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Penicillamine shortages?

Heyl Chemisch-Pharmazeutische.