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ATC V09FX01 · Various Thyroid Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals · updated 2 Nov 2026

Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Australia), covering 1 product from 0 companies.

Is there a Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Australia. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Australia).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since30 Nov 20205.9 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Australia
20222023202420252026TECHNELITE Molybdenum(99Mo)/Technetium(99mTcTECHNELITE Molybdenum(99Mo)/Technetium(99mTc) sterile Generator for production of Sodium pertechnetate(99mTc) injection multidose vialtoday

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
AUTECHNELITE Molybdenum(99Mo)/Technetium(99mTc) sterile Generator for production of Sodium pertechnetate(99mTc) injection multidose vial30 Nov 202031 Dec 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Australia. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Australia).

When will Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Australia; Australia: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate in short supply?

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

Which companies have Technetium (99mTc) Pertechnetate shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.