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ATC A06AB07 · Drugs for Constipation

Cascara shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Cascara has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Spain), covering 1 product.

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since28 Oct 20263 days ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonNot stated
GermanyNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpain1 pack shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Spain
CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA CÁPSULAS DURAS , CÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA CÁPSULAS DURAS , 50 cápsulastoday

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
ESCÁSCARA SAGRADA ARKOPHARMA CÁPSULAS DURAS , 50 cápsulasArkopharma Laboratorios S.A.U.28 Oct 202630 Nov 2026Not stated

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

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