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ATC N04AC01 · Ethers of Tropine Or Tropine Derivatives
Benzatropine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Benzatropine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 2 products from 2 companies.
Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since30 Mar 20233.6 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
Canada
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 countriesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | VPI-BENZTROPINE (Vials of 2 ml, boxes of 10) | VPI PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 30 Mar 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | BENZTROPINE OMEGA (10 x 2mL vial / fiole) | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 21 Jul 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.