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ATC G04CB01 · Urologicals
Finasteride shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Finasteride has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Belgium), covering 6 products.
Countries2/5
Products6packs or presentations
Short since20 Mar 20242.6 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date4products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
ItalyBelgium
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 | FINASTERIDE SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 20 Mar 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | FINASTERIDE AHCL | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | TERIP | PHARMACARE S.R.L. | 1 Jun 2026 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | PROSCAR | ORGANON ITALIA S.R.L. | 26 Oct 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| BE | Finasteride EG 5 mg (PI Pharma) film-coat. tabl. 100 | PI Pharma | 18 Jun 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Finasteride EG 5 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | EG | 3 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.