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ATC A01AD02 · Other Agents for Local Oral Treatment · updated 2 Nov 2026
Benzydamine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Benzydamine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.
Is there a Benzydamine shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Benzydamine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group A01AD · Other Agents for Local Oral TreatmentAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-BENZYDAMINE ORAL RINSE (100/250 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | 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.
Questions
Is there a Benzydamine shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Benzydamine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.
When will Benzydamine be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Benzydamine in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Benzydamine shortages?
Apotex.