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ATC D10AX03 · Other Anti-Acne Preparations for Topical Use · updated 2 Nov 2026

Azelaic Acid shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Azelaic Acid has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Ireland), covering 2 products from 2 companies.

Is there an Azelaic Acid shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Azelaic Acid is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Ireland. The earliest expected return is 16 Dec 2026 (Ireland). New since 3 Oct 2026: Canada, Ireland.

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since19 Oct 202614 days ago
Earliest return16 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland1 product shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CanadaIreland
2027FINACEA (50g)FINACEA (50g)Skinoren 15% GelSkinoren 15% Geltoday

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
Leo1Leo A1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D10AX · Other Anti-Acne Preparations for Topical Use
Azelaic Acid2/16Dapsone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAFINACEA (50g)LEO PHARMA INC19 Oct 202615 Jan 2027Increased demand
Demand increase for the drug
IESkinoren 15% GelLEO Pharma A/S19 Oct 202616 Dec 2026Active ingredient shortage
API shortage/unavailability

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

Questions

Is there an Azelaic Acid shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Azelaic Acid is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Ireland. The earliest expected return is 16 Dec 2026 (Ireland). New since 3 Oct 2026: Canada, Ireland.

When will Azelaic Acid be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 16 Dec 2026 in Ireland; Canada: 15 Jan 2027; Ireland: 16 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Azelaic Acid in short supply?

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

Which companies have Azelaic Acid shortages?

Leo, Leo A.