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ATC H02AB13 · Corticosteroids for Systemic Use

Deflazacort shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Deflazacort has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Italy), covering 2 products.

Countries1/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since30 Jun 20264 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
No return date2products
Main reasonIncreased demand
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly2 packs shortSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Italy
DEFLAZACORT EGDEFLAZACORT EGtoday

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
ITDEFLAZACORT EGEG S.P.A.30 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITDEFLAZACORT EG announcedEG S.P.A.20 Nov 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta

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

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