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ATC R03BA02 · Drugs for Obstructive Airway Diseases
Budesonide shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Budesonide has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Belgium), covering 4 products.
Countries2/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since1 Aug 202515 months ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
GermanyBelgium
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Cyclocaps Budesonid 200 µg | PB Pharma GmbH | 1 Aug 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Cyclocaps Budesonid 200 µg | PB Pharma GmbH | 1 Aug 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Cyclocaps Budesonid 200 µg | PB Pharma GmbH | 1 Aug 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| BE | Budesonide Teva 0.5 mg/ml nebul. susp. amp. 60 x 2 ml | Teva | 31 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.