Can't find Mestinon at your pharmacy? Here are proven tools and tips to help you locate Pyridostigmine in stock near you — including real-time stock checkers.
If you've been told your pharmacy is out of Mestinon (Pyridostigmine Bromide), you already know the frustration. You call one pharmacy, then another, then another — and nobody has it. Meanwhile, your symptoms aren't waiting around for the supply chain to catch up.
The good news? There are smarter ways to search. In this guide, we'll walk you through three practical strategies to find Mestinon in stock — plus what to do if none of them work.
The fastest way to find Mestinon near you is to use Medfinder, a free tool that shows you which pharmacies currently have your medication in stock.
Here's how it works:
Instead of spending hours on the phone, you get answers in seconds. This is especially useful for the extended-release 180 mg tablets, which have been the hardest to find due to ongoing supply issues.
If the big chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are all out, don't give up. Independent pharmacies often have access to different drug wholesalers and distributors than the major chains.
Here's why this matters:
To find an independent pharmacy near you, search "independent pharmacy near me" on Google or ask your doctor's office for recommendations. Many patients have found their Mestinon this way when every chain pharmacy was out.
Pharmacy inventory changes throughout the day and week. Here are some timing tips:
Planning ahead gives you a buffer. When you're not in crisis mode, you have time to explore more options.
If you've tried everything above and still can't find Mestinon, here are additional options:
The 60 mg immediate-release tablets are generally easier to find than the 180 mg ER version. Talk to your doctor about whether switching formulations could work for you. You'll need to take the IR version more often — every 3 to 6 hours — but it's the same active ingredient.
Mail-order pharmacies like Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, or Amazon Pharmacy source medications from large national distributors and may have stock when local pharmacies don't. Some insurance plans offer lower copays for mail-order prescriptions, too.
If Mestinon is truly unavailable, there are alternative medications your doctor can consider. Neostigmine (Prostigmin) is another cholinesterase inhibitor, though it has a shorter duration of action. For myasthenia gravis patients, immunosuppressants like Azathioprine or Mycophenolate may be options.
Bausch Health, the maker of brand-name Mestinon, has a Patient Assistance Program that may be able to help you access the medication directly. You can learn more at bauschhealthpap.com.
Finding Mestinon in 2026 takes more effort than it should, but with the right tools and strategies, most patients can still get their medication. Start with Medfinder for a quick stock check, branch out to independent pharmacies, and don't hesitate to talk to your doctor about backup plans.
For more on the current supply situation, read our Mestinon shortage update for 2026.
You focus on staying healthy. We'll handle the rest.
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