Page contents Shortage informationKey factsKey datesRelated medicine informationDirect healthcare professional communication related to this shortageShortage informationThe shortage affecting RoActemra has been resolved and the information and recommendations which were issued during the shortage no longer apply.Key facts Medicines affected RoActemra Supply shortage status Resolved International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name tocilizumab Therapeutic area (MESH) Arthritis, RheumatoidArthritis, Juvenile RheumatoidCytokine Release SyndromeGiant Cell ArteritisCOVID-19 virus infection Pharmaceutical forms affected Pre-filled syringePre-filled penSolution for subcutaneous injectionConcentrate for solution for infusion Strengths affected 162 mg (syringe, pen) 20 mg/ml (concentrate) Availability of alternatives Yes Key dates First published 03/09/2021 Last updated 01/04/2025Related medicine informationRoActemraInformation on shortages and national shortage registersMedicine Shortages Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Working PartyNational competent authorities (human)Direct healthcare professional communication related to this shortageRoActemra - direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC)Share this page