How many patches (transdermal) are in shortage?

As of Oct 24, 2026, FDA lists 3 listings in this form: 1 currently in shortage, 0 resolved and 2 with only discontinuation notices.

Which patches (transdermal) were updated this week?

None of them in the 7 days up to Oct 24, 2026.

Does FDA list alternatives?

No. FDA: “Providing a list of alternative drug products for a drug in shortage is part of the ‘practice of medicine.’ FDA does not regulate the practice of medicine.” Ask your pharmacist or prescriber.

Patches (transdermal) on the FDA shortage list

3 listings · 1 in shortage · 0 resolved · 2 discontinuation notices

FDA Drug Shortages checked Oct 24, 2026, 21:05 ET · FDA updates daily · manufacturer-reported

A generic transdermal patch, not your medicine.

Every listing in this form

Methylphenidate Film, Extended ReleaseCurrently in shortage · updated Oct 16, 2026
Rivastigmine Film, Extended ReleaseDiscontinuation · updated Sep 18, 2026
Scopolamine Transdermal SystemDiscontinuation · updated Nov 3, 2025

Questions

How many patches (transdermal) are in shortage?: As of Oct 24, 2026, FDA lists 3 listings in this form: 1 currently in shortage, 0 resolved and 2 with only discontinuation notices.
Which patches (transdermal) were updated this week?: None of them in the 7 days up to Oct 24, 2026.
Does FDA list alternatives?: No. FDA: “Providing a list of alternative drug products for a drug in shortage is part of the ‘practice of medicine.’ FDA does not regulate the practice of medicine.” Ask your pharmacist or prescriber.

Information from FDA’s drug shortage list, reported by manufacturers. Not medical advice. Don’t stop, change or ration a medicine without talking to your prescriber or pharmacist.

Source: FDA Drug Shortages ↗, checked Oct 24, 2026. Listings are grouped by the dosage form at the end of FDA’s listing name. Illustrations: AI-generated (Gemini), edited by plusbeauxjours.