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ATC N07AX01 · Other Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Pilocarpine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Spain), covering 2 products from 2 companies.
Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since16 Apr 201511.5 years ago
Earliest return14 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonOther
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpain1 product shortIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
CanadaSpain
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 countriesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP (100 Tabs) | STERIMAX INC | 16 Apr 2015 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| ES | PILOCARPINA APOTHEKE 5 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 84 comprimidos | Apotheke Laboratorios S.L. | 9 Apr 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.