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ATC S01EB01 · Parasympathomimetics · updated 4 Nov 2026

Pilocarpine shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Pilocarpine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Italy), covering 4 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Pilocarpine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Pilocarpine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Italy. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Italy). 3 of 4 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since15 Apr 201610.6 years ago
Earliest return30 Jun 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada3 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly1 product shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Canada on 15 Apr 2016; most recently in Italy on 1 Oct 2026.

Not on the official list in: United States, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

CanadaItaly
202220232024202520262028ODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)ODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)ODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)ODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)ODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)ODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)DROPILTONDROPILTONtoday

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
Odan3Bruschettini1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01EB · Parasympathomimetics
Acetylcholine4/16Pilocarpine2/16Carbachol1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD15 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD15 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAODAN-PILOCARPINE (15 mL)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD15 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
ITDROPILTONBRUSCHETTINI S.R.L.1 Oct 202630 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi: ridotta disponibilità

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

Questions

Is there a Pilocarpine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Pilocarpine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Italy. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Italy). 3 of 4 affected products have no return date.

When will Pilocarpine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Jun 2027 in Italy; Canada: no date given; Italy: 30 Jun 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Pilocarpine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Pilocarpine shortages?

Odan, Bruschettini.