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ATC N07BA03 · Drugs Used in Nicotine Dependence · updated 2 Nov 2026

Varenicline shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Varenicline has a reported shortage in 4 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Ireland, Czechia, Australia), covering 13 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Varenicline shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Varenicline is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Ireland, Czechia, Australia. The earliest expected return is 5 Nov 2026 (Czechia). 5 of 13 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Australia.

Countries4/16
Products13packs or presentations
Companies22 listed
Short since21 Oct 20206.0 years ago
Earliest return5 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada3 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland2 products shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia3 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia5 products short

Timeline

CanadaIrelandCzechiaAustralia
20222023202420252026TEVA-VARENICLINE (28UD & 56UD)TEVA-VARENICLINE (28UD & 56UD)TEVA-VARENICLINE (25UD & 53UD)TEVA-VARENICLINE (25UD & 53UD)TEVA-VARENICLINE (56)TEVA-VARENICLINE (56)Varenicline Teva 1 mg film-coated tabletsVarenicline Teva 1 mg film-coated tabletsVarenicline Teva 0.5 mg film-coated tablets Varenicline Teva 0.5 mg film-coated tablets Varenicline Teva 1 mg film-coated tabletsVARENICLINE GLENMARK 0,5MG 0,5MG TBL FLM 11VARENICLINE GLENMARK 0,5MG 0,5MG TBL FLM 11VARENICLINE GLENMARK 1MG 1MG TBL FLM 56VARENICLINE GLENMARK 1MG 1MG TBL FLM 56VARENICLINE GLENMARK 1MG 1MG TBL FLM 28VARENICLINE GLENMARK 1MG 1MG TBL FLM 28PHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartraPHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartrate) 1 mg film coated tablet bottleVARENAPIX 0.5 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tVARENAPIX 0.5 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tablets and 1.0 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tablets composite blister packPHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartraPHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartrate) 1 mg film coated tablet blister packtoday

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
Teva5 TEVAGlenmark3 GLENMARK

Listed: Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE, Glenmark GLENMARK · NSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group N07BA · Drugs Used in Nicotine Dependence
Varenicline4/16Nicotine2/16Cytisinicline1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATEVA-VARENICLINE (28UD & 56UD)TEVA CANADA LIMITED21 Oct 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATEVA-VARENICLINE (25UD & 53UD)TEVA CANADA LIMITED21 Oct 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATEVA-VARENICLINE (56)TEVA CANADA LIMITED3 Feb 2021not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
IEVarenicline Teva 1 mg film-coated tabletsTeva B.V.14 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IEVarenicline Teva 0.5 mg film-coated tablets Varenicline Teva 1 mg film-coated tabletsTeva B.V.14 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
CZVARENICLINE GLENMARK 0,5MG 0,5MG TBL FLM 11Glenmark Pharmaceuticals s.r.o., Praha13 Jul 20265 Nov 2026Commercial decision or withdrawal
Obchodní/marketingové důvody
CZVARENICLINE GLENMARK 1MG 1MG TBL FLM 56Glenmark Pharmaceuticals s.r.o., Praha13 Jul 202630 Nov 2026Commercial decision or withdrawal
Obchodní/marketingové důvody
CZVARENICLINE GLENMARK 1MG 1MG TBL FLM 28Glenmark Pharmaceuticals s.r.o., Praha27 Jul 202630 Nov 2026Commercial decision or withdrawal
Obchodní/marketingové důvody
AUPHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartrate) 1 mg film coated tablet bottle limited17 Aug 20261 Jan 2027Not stated
AUVARENAPIX 0.5 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tablets and 1.0 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tablets composite blister pack limited8 Oct 20264 Dec 2026Not stated
AUPHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartrate) 1 mg film coated tablet blister pack19 Oct 20261 Feb 2027Not stated
AUPHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartrate) 0.5 mg and varenicline (as tartrate) 1 mg film coated tablet composite blister pack anticipated1 Dec 20261 Feb 2027Not stated
AUVARENAPIX 1 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tablets bottle anticipated1 Jan 20272 Apr 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 Varenicline shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Varenicline is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Ireland, Czechia, Australia. The earliest expected return is 5 Nov 2026 (Czechia). 5 of 13 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Australia.

When will Varenicline be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 5 Nov 2026 in Czechia; Canada: no date given; Ireland: no date given; Czechia: 5 Nov 2026; Australia: 4 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Varenicline in short supply?

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

Which companies have Varenicline shortages?

Teva, Glenmark.