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ATC C01BG11 · Other Antiarrhythmics, Class I and Iii · updated 2 Nov 2026

Vernakalant shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Vernakalant has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Ireland), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Vernakalant shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Vernakalant is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. The earliest expected return is 30 Mar 2027 (Ireland).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since30 Nov 202511 months ago
Earliest return30 Mar 2027company estimate
Main reasonRegulatory or licensing

Timeline

Ireland
20262027BRINAVESS 20 mg / ml concentrate for solutioBRINAVESS 20 mg / ml concentrate for solution for infusiontoday

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
Correvio1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group C01BG · Other Antiarrhythmics, Class I and Iii
Cibenzoline1/16Vernakalant1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEBRINAVESS 20 mg / ml concentrate for solution for infusionCorrevio30 Nov 202530 Mar 2027Regulatory or licensing
Regulatory issue

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

Questions

Is there a Vernakalant shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Vernakalant is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. The earliest expected return is 30 Mar 2027 (Ireland).

When will Vernakalant be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Mar 2027 in Ireland; Ireland: 30 Mar 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Vernakalant in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: regulatory or licensing. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Vernakalant shortages?

Correvio.