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Kapsaicin shortage — availability across Europe

Kapsaicin currently has availability issues reported in 2 European registers: Greece, Sweden.

MEDICALLY REVIEWED
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Internal Medicine Specialist
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Reviewed 30 July 2026 · next review due 30 January 2027

Shortage  ATC N01BX04 · also listed as: CAPSAICIN · kapsaicin · data refreshed 7 August 2026

Key facts

As of 7 August 2026, 2 of the 10 tracked registers list current availability issues for Kapsaicin, covering 2 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Sweden on 2026-05-26 and has now been open for about 3 months. Where agencies state a cause, delivery delays lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2027-01-31; the earliest is 2026-09-07. Momentum is current, not historical: 2 of the open reports were filed within the last 90 days. Registers in Greece, Sweden indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Kapsaicin is coded N01BX04 — a medicine acting on the nervous system — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
σετ χορήγησης
2026-06-292026-09-07Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα της ίδιας δραστικής,
Alternatives: Εναλλακτικά άλλο σκεύασμα των ίδιων δραστικών, της ίδιας μορφής και ίδιων
register ↗
🇸🇪 SwedenShortage
Capsina 0,075 % Kräm
2026-05-262027-01-31
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
register ↗

New register reports per month

2026-05: 12026-06: 12026-052026-06

Full report history (2 register entries)

Every individual register entry for Kapsaicin in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇬🇷 GRσετ χορήγησηςLimited availability2026-06-292026-09-07Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα της ίδιας
🇸🇪 SECapsina 0,075 % KrämShortage2026-05-262027-01-31

Frequently asked

Is Kapsaicin currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 7 August 2026, availability issues are reported in: Greece, Sweden. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Kapsaicin shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-07 to 2027-01-31. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Kapsaicin?

2 of the active register entries indicate alternatives or equivalents (same active substance or an alternative treatment). Do not switch on your own — a pharmacist or prescriber can confirm the right substitute in your country.

Where does this Kapsaicin availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency registers that list Kapsaicin: EOF limited-availability list (Greece), Läkemedelsverket (Sweden). Every row on this page links to the underlying official record, and the dataset is refreshed from the primary sources every morning. Cross-language matching groups the same active substance across registers, so national spellings all resolve to this page.

Related medicines (same ATC class)

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Cite: “Kapsaicin: availability status across 2 European registers — European Medicine Shortage Tracker (MobiDoctor), 7 August 2026.” Link this page and the agency record. Statuses come from the linked official registers and can change daily.