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ATC N07AA02 · Anticholinesterases · updated 2 Nov 2026
Pyridostigmine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Pyridostigmine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Sweden, Japan), covering 2 products from 2 companies.
Is there a Pyridostigmine shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pyridostigmine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden, Japan. The earliest expected return is 5 Nov 2026 (Sweden). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.
Timeline
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 countriesListed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group N07AA · AnticholinesterasesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Mestinon 10 mg Burk, 250 tabletter | Viatris AB | 23 Oct 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| JP | メスチノン錠60mg limited | Kyowa Pharmaceutical | 1 Apr 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Pyridostigmine shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pyridostigmine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden, Japan. The earliest expected return is 5 Nov 2026 (Sweden). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.
When will Pyridostigmine be back in stock?
Companies expect supply back from 5 Nov 2026 in Sweden; Sweden: 5 Nov 2026; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Pyridostigmine in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Pyridostigmine shortages?
Viatris, Kyowa Pharmaceutical.