What to do if Priligy is in shortage — for Chile
Drug shortages happen periodically — manufacturing issues, supply chain disruptions, regulatory holds — and Priligy (Dapoxetine) may become temporarily unavailable in some pharmacies or countries. For chronic users at 30mg, 60mg, knowing how to handle a shortage prevents unnecessary treatment interruption.
Chile context
Drug shortages in Chile are tracked by ISP (Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile, Public Health Institute) when significant. For Priligy, shortage of one strength or one manufacturer rarely means total unavailability of Dapoxetine — authorised generics or alternative manufacturers usually fill the gap, with the pharmacist coordinating substitution and the prescriber confirming any formulation change at 30mg, 60mg.
- Regulator
- ISP (Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile, Public Health Institute)
- Currency
- CLP
How shortages work for Priligy
When Priligy is in shortage, the pharmacist usually has several options: dispense an authorised generic of Dapoxetine, source from a different manufacturer of the same active ingredient, suggest a different formulation (e.g. liquid, dispersible) or, in extended shortages, ask the prescriber to consider an alternative Erectile Dysfunction (ED) agent. Ejaculation is controlled by serotonergic pathways in the central nervous system.
Practical steps
According to general pharmacy practice, the first step in a Priligy shortage is to ask the pharmacist about authorised generic availability — most shortages affect a single brand or strength, not the entire supply of Dapoxetine at 30mg, 60mg. The prescriber should be informed if the pharmacist needs to substitute or change formulation. Stockpiling or buying extra outside regulated channels is not the right response.
Frequently asked questions
What do I do if my pharmacy doesn't have Priligy? ▾
Ask the pharmacist whether an authorised generic of Dapoxetine is available — usually yes — or whether another pharmacy in the area has stock of Priligy at 30mg, 60mg. The pharmacist can also contact the prescriber if a formulation switch is needed.
Will Priligy come back in stock? ▾
Most shortages are resolved within weeks to months as manufacturing or supply issues are fixed. Until then, the authorised generic of Dapoxetine is the standard alternative and is clinically equivalent to Priligy at the same 30mg, 60mg strength.
What to do if Priligy is in shortage in other countries
- the United StatesFDA (Food and Drug Administration)
- the United KingdomMHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency)
- SpainAEMPS (Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios)
- MexicoCOFEPRIS (Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios)
- ArgentinaANMAT (Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica)
- GermanyBfArM (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte)
- FranceANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé)
- ItalyAIFA (Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco)
- BrazilANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária)
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