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ATC H02AB01 · Corticosteroids for Systemic Use
Betamethasone shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Betamethasone has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 5 products.
Countries2/5
Products5packs or presentations
Short since28 Feb 202520 months ago
Earliest return29 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date4products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
ItalySpain
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
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | BETAMETASONE EG | EG S.P.A. | 28 Feb 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BETAMETASONE EG | EG S.P.A. | 28 Feb 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBET | BIOPHARMA S.R.L. | 10 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BETAMETASONE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 May 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| ES | CELESTONE CRONODOSE SUSPENSION INYECTABLE , 1 vial de 2 ml | Organon Salud S.L. | 10 May 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.