Champix - supply shortage

Shortage resolved

varenicline

Shortage information

The shortage affecting Champix has been resolved and the information and recommendations which were issued during the shortage no longer apply.

Key facts

• Medicines affected:
  Champix
• Supply shortage status:
  Shortage resolved
• International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name:
  varenicline
• Therapeutic area (MESH):
  Tobacco Use Cessation
• Pharmaceutical forms affected:
  Film-coated tablet
• Strengths affected:
  • 0.5 mg
  • 1 mg
• Availability of alternatives:
  Yes

Key dates

• Expected resolution:
  June 2025
• First published:
  08/07/2021
• Last updated:
  28/05/2026