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ATC R03AC02 · Drugs for Obstructive Airway Diseases
Salbutamol shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Salbutamol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Germany), covering 2 products.
Countries1/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since1 Aug 202515 months ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
Germany
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 Salbutamol 400 µg | PB Pharma GmbH | 1 Aug 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Bronchospray Autohaler | JensonR+ (Ireland) Limited | 16 Jan 2026 | 1 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.