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ATC P01BD01 · Diaminopyrimidines · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pyrimethamine shortage

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

Is there a Pyrimethamine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pyrimethamine 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 since27 Oct 20233.0 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

France
202420252026Malocide 50 mg comprimé pelliculéMalocide 50 mg comprimé pelliculétoday

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
FRMalocide 50 mg comprimé pelliculé27 Oct 2023not 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 Pyrimethamine shortage?

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

When will Pyrimethamine be back in stock?

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

Why is Pyrimethamine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Pyrimethamine shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.