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ATC R01AC03 · Antiallergic Agents, excl. Corticosteroids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Azelastine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Azelastine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Ireland), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there an Azelastine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Azelastine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since29 Sep 202634 days ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Ireland
Rhinolast 140 micrograms per Spray, Nasal SpRhinolast 140 micrograms per Spray, Nasal Spraytoday

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
Cooper Consumer1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R01AC · Antiallergic Agents, excl. Corticosteroids
Azelastine1/16Cromoglicic Acid1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IERhinolast 140 micrograms per Spray, Nasal SprayCooper Consumer Health B.V.29 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay

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

Questions

Is there an Azelastine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Azelastine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. No company has given a return date.

When will Azelastine be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Ireland: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Azelastine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Azelastine shortages?

Cooper Consumer.