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ATC P02BA01 · Quinoline Derivatives and Related Substances · updated 2 Nov 2026

Praziquantel shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Praziquantel has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (France), covering 1 product from 0 companies.

Is there a Praziquantel shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Praziquantel is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: France. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since9 Sep 20242.1 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

France
202520262027Biltricide 600 mg, comprimé pelliculé quadriBiltricide 600 mg, comprimé pelliculé quadrisécabletoday

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.

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
FRBiltricide 600 mg, comprimé pelliculé quadrisécable9 Sep 2024not givenNot stated

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

Questions

Is there a Praziquantel shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Praziquantel is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: France. No company has given a return date.

When will Praziquantel be back in stock?

No return date has been given; France: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Praziquantel in short supply?

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

Which companies have Praziquantel shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.