Vancomycin shortage status
16 active shortage notices across 4 countries · 2 anticipated.
Last updated 1 Nov 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Vancomycin
- Brand names
- Vancocin, Vancenase
- ATC code
- J01XA01 — Vancomycin
- Class
- Glycopeptide antibiotic
- Forms
- powder for infusion, capsule
- WHO Essential Medicine
- Yes — 6.2.2. Watch group antibiotics