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ATC N06BX03 · Other Psychostimulants and Nootropics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Piracetam shortage

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

Is there a Piracetam shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Piracetam is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. The earliest expected return is 13 Nov 2026 (Sweden).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since13 Jul 20264 months ago
Earliest return13 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Sweden
Nootropil 1200 mg Blister, 100 tabletterNootropil 1200 mg Blister, 100 tablettertoday

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
Orifarm1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group N06BX · Other Psychostimulants and Nootropics
Citicoline2/16Acetylcarnitine1/16Piracetam1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
SENootropil 1200 mg Blister, 100 tabletterOrifarm AB13 Jul 202613 Nov 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 Piracetam shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Piracetam is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. The earliest expected return is 13 Nov 2026 (Sweden).

When will Piracetam be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 13 Nov 2026 in Sweden; Sweden: 13 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Piracetam in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Piracetam shortages?

Orifarm.