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ATC D11AH02 · Agents for Dermatitis, Excluding Corticosteroids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pimecrolimus shortage

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

Is there a Pimecrolimus shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pimecrolimus is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 28 Dec 2026 (Sweden).

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since15 Sep 202648 days ago
Earliest return28 Dec 2026company 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 shortageSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CzechiaSweden
2027ELIDEL 10MG/G 10MG/G CRM 15GELIDEL 10MG/G 10MG/G CRM 15Gtoday

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
Viatris2 VTRS

Listed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D11AH · Agents for Dermatitis, Excluding Corticosteroids
Pimecrolimus2/16Tacrolimus2/16Abrocitinib1/16Alitretinoin1/16Cromoglicic Acid1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZELIDEL 10MG/G 10MG/G CRM 15GVIATRIS HEALTHCARE LIMITED, Dublin15 Sep 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
SEElidel 10 mg/g Tub, 60 g anticipatedViatris AB15 Dec 202628 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 Pimecrolimus shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pimecrolimus is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 28 Dec 2026 (Sweden).

When will Pimecrolimus be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 28 Dec 2026 in Sweden; Czechia: 31 Dec 2026; Sweden: 28 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Pimecrolimus in short supply?

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

Which companies have Pimecrolimus shortages?

Viatris.