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ATC M02AA13 · Topical Products for Joint and Muscular Pain

Ibuprofen shortage

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

Countries1/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since28 Sep 202633 days ago
Earliest return16 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonOther
GermanyNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgium2 packs short

Timeline

Belgium
2027Extrapan Ibuprofenum Gel 5 % gel 50 gExtrapan Ibuprofenum Gel 5 % gel 50 gIbuprofen Teva 5 % gel 50 gIbuprofen Teva 5 % gel 50 gtoday

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
BEExtrapan Ibuprofenum Gel 5 % gel 50 gLaboratoria Qualiphar28 Sep 202616 Nov 2026Other
Other reason
BEIbuprofen Teva 5 % gel 50 gTeva2 Oct 20267 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

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

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