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ATC D07AC01 · Corticosteroids, Dermatological Preparations

Betamethasone shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Betamethasone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Italy), covering 3 products.

Countries1/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since8 Dec 202511 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly3 packs shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Italy
2026BETAMETASONE DIPROPIONATO SANDOZBETAMETASONE DIPROPIONATO SANDOZBETA 21BETA 21today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ITBETAMETASONE DIPROPIONATO SANDOZSANDOZ S.P.A.8 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITBETA 21IDI FARMACEUTICI S.R.L.30 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITECOVAL announcedGLAXOSMITHKLINE S.P.A.9 Nov 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata (carenza relativa solo al canale retail)

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

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