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ATC D05BB02 · Retinoids for Treatment of Psoriasis · updated 2 Nov 2026

Acitretin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Acitretin has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Czechia), covering 5 products from 3 companies.

Is there an Acitretin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Acitretin is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Canada). 2 of 5 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Czechia.

Countries2/16
Products5packs or presentations
Companies33 listed
Short since15 Sep 20233.1 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada4 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia1 product shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CanadaCzechia
202420252026TARO-ACITRETIN (30)TARO-ACITRETIN (30)TARO-ACITRETIN (30)TARO-ACITRETIN (30)NEOTIGASON 10MG 10MG CPS DUR 30NEOTIGASON 10MG 10MG CPS DUR 30today

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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Sun Pharma2 SUNPHARMAAbbVie2 ABBVTeva1 TEVA

Listed: Sun Pharma SUNPHARMA · NSE, AbbVie ABBV · NYSE, Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATARO-ACITRETIN (30)TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC15 Sep 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATARO-ACITRETIN (30)TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC27 Nov 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CASORIATANE (30 Capsules) discontinuationALLERGAN INCnot given30 Nov 2026Not stated
CASORIATANE (30 Capsules) discontinuationALLERGAN INCnot given30 Nov 2026Not stated
CZNEOTIGASON 10MG 10MG CPS DUR 30Teva B.V., Haarlem1 Nov 202628 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

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

Questions

Is there an Acitretin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Acitretin is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Canada). 2 of 5 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Czechia.

When will Acitretin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Canada; Canada: 30 Nov 2026; Czechia: 28 Feb 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Acitretin in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Acitretin shortages?

Sun Pharma, AbbVie, Teva.