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ATC V09BA03 · Technetium (99mTc) Compounds · updated 2 Nov 2026

Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Australia), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Australia. The earliest expected return is 5 Nov 2026 (Canada).

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since24 Nov 20232.9 years ago
Earliest return5 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia1 product short

Timeline

CanadaAustralia
2024202520262028KIT FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNETIUM (99MTCKIT FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNETIUM (99MTC) PYROPHOSPHATE INJECTION (5 vial kit)STANNOUS PYP KIT (1 kit)STANNOUS PYP KIT (1 kit)RADPHARM PYP kit for the preparation of TechRADPHARM PYP kit for the preparation of Technetium (99mTc) tin pyrophosphate powder for 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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Isologic Innovative1Calgary Radiopharmaceutical1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group V09BA · Technetium (99mTc) Compounds
Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate2/16Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAKIT FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNETIUM (99MTC) PYROPHOSPHATE INJECTION (5 vial kit)ISOLOGIC INNOVATIVE RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS LTD.24 Nov 202331 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CASTANNOUS PYP KIT (1 kit)CALGARY RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL CENTRE / ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES23 Jul 20265 Nov 2026Active ingredient shortage
Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component
AURADPHARM PYP kit for the preparation of Technetium (99mTc) tin pyrophosphate powder for injection multidose vial26 Sep 202431 Aug 2027Not 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) Pyrophosphate shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Australia. The earliest expected return is 5 Nov 2026 (Canada).

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

Companies expect supply back from 5 Nov 2026 in Canada; Canada: 5 Nov 2026; Australia: 31 Aug 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

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

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate shortages?

Isologic Innovative, Calgary Radiopharmaceutical.