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ATC N07XX02 · Other Nervous System Drugs

Riluzole shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Riluzole has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Austria), covering 3 products.

Countries2/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since31 Dec 20223.8 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly2 packs shortSpainNo reported shortageAustria1 pack shortBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

ItalyAustria
2023202420252026RILUZOLO SUNRILUZOLO SUNRILUZOLO SANDOZRILUZOLO SANDOZRiluzol PMCS 50 mg Filmtabletten, 56 StückRiluzol PMCS 50 mg Filmtabletten, 56 Stücktoday

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

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ITRILUZOLO SUNSUN PHARMA FRANCE31 Dec 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue
ITRILUZOLO SANDOZSANDOZ S.P.A.9 Jul 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ATRiluzol PMCS 50 mg Filmtabletten, 56 StückPRO.MED.CS Praha a.s.27 Jun 2025not givenCommercial decision or withdrawal
Vorübergehende Einstellung des Inverkehrbringens

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

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