Ivermectin Tablet shortage
Ivermectin Tablet is currently listed in shortage by the FDA. The FDA lists 1 affected product. This page was last refreshed from FDA data on Oct 1, 2026.
Merck Sharp & Dohme is stopping its ivermectin 3 mg tablets, with the change taking effect October 31, 2026. Other manufacturers — including Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, A-S Medication Solutions, and NuCare Pharmaceuticals — still list ivermectin 3 mg tablets, including the brand Stromectol, as available sources.
Don’t stop or change your therapy on your own — talk with your prescriber about the plan that fits you, and ask your pharmacist what’s actually available (see options).
Do you take this drug? See the ‘What to do’ recommendation from Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD →What’s in shortage — at a glance
These figures count only the manufacturers that reported this shortage to the FDA — not every company that makes Ivermectin Tablet. Other makers that haven’t reported a problem are shown in the green card below.
Shortage timeline
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Sep 29, 2026Currently in shortage1 of 1 product affected.
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Sep 29, 2026First reported to the FDA1 product first listed.
Built from FDA posting and update dates. The end date FDA publishes is the posting/update date, not a true resolution date, so durations are approximate.
What exactly is on backorder — by manufacturer
Manufacturer: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 📞 800-672-6372 1 NDC click to expand
| Status | NDC / product | Strength | Availability | Related information | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Discontinued | STROMECTOL, Tablet, 3 mg (NDC 0006-0032-01) | — | — | Product will be discontinued on 10/31/2026 | — |
These rows are manufacturer reports to the FDA for Ivermectin Tablet — they do not necessarily cover every manufacturer that makes this drug. A company appears here only if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so other makers may still have stock. That’s the basis for the Where else can I get Ivermectin Tablet? options further down this page.
Why is Ivermectin Tablet in shortage?
Merck Sharp & Dohme (the maker of the brand-name version called Stromectol) has let the FDA know that they plan to permanently stop making their 3 mg ivermectin tablet — specifically the package under NDC 0006-0032-01 — as of October 31, 2026. That's the reason this product appears on the FDA shortage list.
It's worth knowing that Merck didn't share a specific public reason why they made this decision — just the discontinuation date. This also only reflects what Merck has reported to the FDA about their own product, so it's about this one particular manufacturer and package, not a statement about ivermectin tablets as a whole.
Based on the manufacturer-reported reason(s) and notes on file with the FDA for Ivermectin Tablet, summarized in plain English by HelloPharmacist. A drug can be short for more than one reason, and the FDA updates these as manufacturers report changes.
What should I do if I take Ivermectin Tablet?
Ivermectin tablets are currently on the FDA shortage list, and I want to walk you through what that means for the strength you take.
The affected product is the 3 mg tablet. According to the reported data, this is the only strength on this record, and it does not have an available source right now. The manufacturer that filed this report, Merck Sharp & Dohme (which makes Stromectol), has noted that its 3 mg tablet is planned to be discontinued on 10/31/2026. Because this is listed as a discontinuation rather than a temporary delay, this particular supply problem may be permanent for that maker.
That said, this report reflects only one manufacturer. Other companies still list the same medicine — ivermectin 3 mg tablets — so your pharmacy may be able to source one of those, though it may not be sitting on the local shelf.
Here is what I suggest, in order:
- Do not stop, skip, or change your dose on your own.
- Ask your pharmacy to check wholesalers and other manufacturers for ivermectin 3 mg tablets from another maker.
- If your exact product cannot be found, ask your prescriber or pharmacist about a clinician-chosen option.
Manufacturer contact numbers are listed on this page for reference; pharmacies usually handle those calls. This is general national information and may not match your local stock.
- Don’t stop or change the medication on your own — talk to your prescriber first.
- If this is part of an ongoing or essential regimen (for example HIV treatment or prevention, seizure, heart, transplant, diabetes or mental-health medicines), do not skip or ration doses — contact your pharmacist or prescriber right away to arrange continued supply before you run out.
- Ask your pharmacy to check other manufacturers, strengths, package sizes, and nearby stores.
- Ask your prescriber whether a different strength, formulation, or the brand/generic version is appropriate.
Uses, dosing, side effects, prices, and the complete FDA label — written in plain English and pharmacist-reviewed.
Where else can I get Ivermectin Tablet?
FDA shortages are manufacturer-reported — a company only shows up on the shortage list if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so not every maker of Ivermectin Tablet is necessarily short. Below we pull together the other still-marketed options that are not reported in shortage: the same medicine from manufacturers that haven’t reported a problem, and alternative dosage forms. These may still be out of stock at your pharmacy, and only your prescriber or pharmacist can decide what’s right for you.
Same medicine, other manufacturers (not reported short)
Same active ingredient, dosage form & route as the shortage (matched on the FDB HICL ingredient code), from makers that have not filed a shortage with the FDA:
| Product | Strength | Form / route | Manufacturer | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stromectol | IVERMECTIN 3 mg/1 | Tablet · Oral | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 00006-0032-20 |
| Ivermectin | IVERMECTIN 3 mg/1 | Tablet · Oral | Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals LLC. | 42799-0806-01 |
| Ivermectin | IVERMECTIN 3 mg/1 | Tablet · Oral | A-S Medication Solutions | 50090-5587-00 |
| Ivermectin | IVERMECTIN 3 mg/1 | Tablet · Oral | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | 68071-2242-03 |
| Ivermectin | IVERMECTIN 3 mg/1 | Tablet · Oral | Advagen Pharma Ltd | 72888-0206-09 |
| Ivermectin | IVERMECTIN 6 mg/1 | Tablet · Oral | Advagen Pharma Ltd | 72888-0207-09 |
| Ivermectin | IVERMECTIN 3 mg/1 | Tablet · Oral | DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES, INC. | 75907-0167-21 |
Alternative dosage forms of Ivermectin
A different form of the same drug (for example a solution when capsules are short). A form change is a clinical decision — ask your prescriber:
Therapeutic equivalents & pricing 11 productsclick to expand
Orange Book–rated equivalents of the affected strengths, with the latest NADAC price (a federal retail-acquisition benchmark, not your copay) and an evidence-based availability label. Cheapest first.
| Product | Manufacturer | Package | NADAC $/unit | AB rating | Availability |
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| Ivermectin 3 mg | Edenbridge | 20 tablets | $1.994 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ivermectin 3 mg | DR. | 20 tablets | $1.994 | AB | Availability likely |
| Stromectol 3 mg | Merck | 20 tablets | $4.459 | AB | Availability likely |
| Ivermectin 3 mg | Ajanta | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ivermectin 3 mg | A-S | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ivermectin 3 mg | NuCare | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ivermectin 3 mg | Zydus | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ivermectin 3 mg | Viona | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ivermectin 3 mg | Advagen | 100 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed |
| Ivermectin 3 mg | Asclemed | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed |
| ivermectin 3 mg | EPIC | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed |
Equivalents share the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and route; an AB rating means the FDA considers them substitutable. NADAC is a national retail-pharmacy acquisition benchmark from CMS — not what you pay. Availability is inferred from recent pricing, not a stock check.
Other drugs in the same treatment class
These are different medicines — not other versions of Ivermectin Tablet — that fall in the same broad treatment class (anthelmintics) . They are not automatic substitutes: they can differ in how they work, dosing, effectiveness, side effects and what they’re approved to treat. Do not switch on your own. This list is for information only — ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether any of them is appropriate for you.
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Where does this data come from?
/drug/shortages) — drug, manufacturer & contact, NDC/product, status, availability, reason, therapeutic category and posting/update dates. Current / To Be Discontinued = active; Resolved is kept for history. The Supply-Risk rating is assessed per active ingredient and adds the FDA NDC Directory (still-marketed manufacturers by ingredient & form); same-medicine and equivalent products use First Databank classification + CMS NADAC pricing; Medicaid use + most-affected states come from CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data. Reference only — confirm current status with the manufacturer or FDA before acting on it.