Mercaptopurine shortage status
1 active shortage notice across 1 country.
Last updated 2 Aug 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 | 1 | 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)
Recent shortage history
- Thailand: resolved 3 Jul 2026 (began 6 Oct 2022)
- Thailand: resolved 3 Jul 2026 (began 6 Sept 2022)
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercaptopurine currently in shortage?
Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Mercaptopurine has 1 active shortage notice across 1 country (New Zealand). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Why is Mercaptopurine in shortage?
Regulators attribute the current Mercaptopurine shortages to supply-chain disruption. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.
Where does this Mercaptopurine shortage data come from?
Every shortage notice on this page is scraped daily from an official national medicines regulator (such as the FDA, TGA, MHRA or EMA) and linked back to its source. Mederti aggregates 40+ regulators across 50+ countries and never publishes unsourced shortage claims.
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