Mercaptopurine shortage status
2 active shortage notices across 1 country.
Last updated 16 Sept 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Mercaptopurine
- Brand names
- Allmercap
- Class
- Auto-created by Pharmac — New Zealand Medicine Supply Disruptions scraper
Where Mercaptopurine is in shortage
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | high | 2 | 20 Jun 2024 | — | Pharmac |
Why Mercaptopurine is in shortage
- supply-chain disruption — e.g. “This issue was identified in December 2023 and the supplier has been providing a section 29 alternative.” (New Zealand)