Page contentsPage contents Shortage information Key facts Key dates Related medicine information Shortage information Biltricide has now been discontinued and is no longer available. Key facts Medicines affected Biltricide Supply shortage status Medicine discontinued International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name praziquantel Therapeutic area (MESH) Trematode Infections Strengths affected 600 mg film-coated tablets Availability of alternatives Yes Key dates Start of supply shortage 26/08/2025 First published 26/08/2025 Last updated 03/06/2026 Related medicine information Information on shortages and national shortage registers Medicine Shortages Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Working Party National competent authorities (human) Eligible healthcare professionals' organisations Eligible patients and consumers' organisations Share this page