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ATC R03BA01 · Glucocorticoids · updated 4 Nov 2026

Beclometasone shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Beclometasone has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Germany, Japan), covering 5 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Beclometasone shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Beclometasone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Japan. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Germany). 2 of 5 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products5packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since1 Aug 202515 months ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermany3 products shortFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapan2 products shortNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Germany on 1 Aug 2025; most recently in Japan on 17 Sep 2025.

Not on the official list in: United States, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

GermanyJapan
20262027Cyclocaps Beclometason 200 µgCyclocaps Beclometason 200 µgCyclocaps Beclometason 200 µgCyclocaps Beclometason 200 µgCyclocaps Beclometason 400 µgCyclocaps Beclometason 400 µgキュバール100エアゾールキュバール100エアゾールキュバール50エアゾールキュバール50エアゾールtoday

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
Pb3Sumitomo Pharma2 4506

Listed: Sumitomo Pharma 4506 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R03BA · Glucocorticoids
Budesonide4/16Beclometasone2/16Fluticasone2/16Mometasone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DECyclocaps Beclometason 200 µgPB Pharma GmbH1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DECyclocaps Beclometason 200 µgPB Pharma GmbH1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DECyclocaps Beclometason 400 µgPB Pharma GmbH1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
キュバール100エアゾール limitedSumitomo Pharma17 Sep 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
キュバール50エアゾール limitedSumitomo Pharma17 Sep 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem

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

Questions

Is there a Beclometasone shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Beclometasone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Japan. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Germany). 2 of 5 affected products have no return date.

When will Beclometasone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Germany; Germany: 31 Dec 2026; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Beclometasone in short supply?

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

Which companies have Beclometasone shortages?

Pb, Sumitomo Pharma.