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ATC M01AC01 · Oxicams · updated 2 Nov 2026

Piroxicam shortage

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

Is there a Piroxicam shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Piroxicam is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Norway. The earliest expected return is 15 Nov 2026 (Norway).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since1 Jul 20264 months ago
Earliest return15 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Norway
Piroxicam Viatris 20 mg tablett, 100 stk bokPiroxicam Viatris 20 mg tablett, 100 stk bokstoday

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
Viatris1 VTRS

Listed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group M01AC · Oxicams
Meloxicam3/16Piroxicam1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NOPiroxicam Viatris 20 mg tablett, 100 stk boksViatris Limited1 Jul 202615 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer

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

Questions

Is there a Piroxicam shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Piroxicam is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Norway. The earliest expected return is 15 Nov 2026 (Norway).

When will Piroxicam be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 15 Nov 2026 in Norway; Norway: 15 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Piroxicam in short supply?

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

Which companies have Piroxicam shortages?

Viatris.