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ATC L01CA02 · Vinca Alkaloids and Analogues · updated 2 Nov 2026

Vincristine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Vincristine has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (France, Switzerland, Sweden), covering 4 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Vincristine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Vincristine is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: France, Switzerland, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 31 Jan 2027 (Sweden). 2 of 4 affected products have no return date.

Countries3/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since1 Jul 20264 months ago
Earliest return31 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFrance1 product shortItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerland1 product shortCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden2 products shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

FranceSwitzerlandSweden
2027Oncovin 1 mg, solution injectableOncovin 1 mg, solution injectableVINCRISTINE Pfizer 1 mg/ml 5 Durchstf 1 ml VVINCRISTINE Pfizer 1 mg/ml 5 Durchstf 1 ml VINCRISTINE Pfizer 2 mg/2ml 5 Durchstf 2 mlOncovin 1 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 2 mlOncovin 1 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 2 mlOncovin 1 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 1 mlOncovin 1 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 1 mltoday

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
Stada2Pfizer1 PFE

Listed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group L01CA · Vinca Alkaloids and Analogues
Vinblastine5/16Vinflunine5/16Vinorelbine5/16Vincristine3/16Vindesine3/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
FROncovin 1 mg, solution injectable limited13 Aug 2026not givenNot stated
CHVINCRISTINE Pfizer 1 mg/ml 5 Durchstf 1 ml VINCRISTINE Pfizer 2 mg/2ml 5 Durchstf 2 mlPfizer AG30 Sep 2026not givenNot stated
SEOncovin 1 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 2 mlSTADA Nordic ApS1 Jul 202631 Jan 2027Not stated
SEOncovin 1 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 1 mlSTADA Nordic ApS3 Sep 202631 Jan 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 Vincristine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Vincristine is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: France, Switzerland, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 31 Jan 2027 (Sweden). 2 of 4 affected products have no return date.

When will Vincristine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Jan 2027 in Sweden; France: no date given; Switzerland: no date given; Sweden: 31 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Vincristine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Vincristine shortages?

Stada, Pfizer.