Drug Shortage Information
Colchicine Shortage — Finding Colchicine and Alternatives
Colchicine may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Colchicine supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Colchicine During a Shortage
- Independent pharmacies often maintain supply when chains run out
- Call ahead — pharmacies can tell you their current stock
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — updated availability from multiple pharmacies
- Mail-order pharmacies may have different supply chains
- Ask your pharmacist to check with their wholesaler for delivery ETA
Colchicine Shortage Alternatives
- Alternative brand formulations: Mitigare
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Gout
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Colchicine During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Colchicine using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Colchicine is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Colchicine available.
Find Colchicine CompoundersFAQs — Colchicine Shortage
Is Colchicine still available despite the shortage?
Colchicine availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Colchicine inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Colchicine is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Colchicine during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Colchicine shortage include: compounded Colchicine from a licensed pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives prescribed by your doctor, and checking smaller independent pharmacies which often have supply when chains don't. Script Unlock helps find available Colchicine and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Colchicine during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Colchicine using the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) when the commercial product is unavailable. FDA regulations on compounding during shortages vary by drug. Script Unlock connects you with licensed compounders.