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ATC H02AB01 · Glucocorticoids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Betamethasone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Betamethasone has a reported shortage in 7 of the 16 countries we track (France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Japan), covering 12 products from 6 companies.

Is there a Betamethasone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Betamethasone is reported short in 7 of the 16 countries we track: France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Japan. The earliest expected return is 29 Nov 2026 (Spain). 7 of 12 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.

Countries7/16
Products12packs or presentations
Companies62 listed
Short since28 Feb 202520 months ago
Earliest return29 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFrance2 products shortItaly4 products shortSpain1 product shortIreland1 product shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorway1 product shortSweden2 products shortJapan1 product shortNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

FranceItalySpainIrelandNorwaySwedenJapan
20262027Betneval 0,1 %, crèmeBetneval 0,1 %, crèmeDiprostene, suspension injectable en seringuDiprostene, suspension injectable en seringue pré-remplieBETAMETASONE EGBETAMETASONE EGBETAMETASONE EGBETAMETASONE EGIBETIBETBETAMETASONE ZENTIVABETAMETASONE ZENTIVACELESTONE CRONODOSE SUSPENSION INYECTABLE , CELESTONE CRONODOSE SUSPENSION INYECTABLE , 1 vial de 2 mlBetnesol 0.1% w / v Eye, Ear and Nasal DropsBetnesol 0.1% w / v Eye, Ear and Nasal Drops, solutionCeleston bifas 5,7 mg/ml Ampull, 5 x 1 mlCeleston bifas 5,7 mg/ml Ampull, 5 x 1 mlCeleston bifas 5,7 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 5Celeston bifas 5,7 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 5 mlリンデロン懸濁注リンデロン懸濁注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
Organon4 OGNStada2Biopharma1Zentiva1Rph1Shionogi1 4507

Listed: Organon OGN · NYSE, Shionogi 4507 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group H02AB · Glucocorticoids
Dexamethasone10/16Methylprednisolone8/16Triamcinolone8/16Betamethasone7/16Hydrocortisone4/16Prednisolone2/16Deflazacort1/16Prednisone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
FRBetneval 0,1 %, crème limited3 Apr 2026not givenNot stated
FRDiprostene, suspension injectable en seringue pré-remplie limited22 Apr 2026not givenNot stated
ITBETAMETASONE EGEG S.P.A.28 Feb 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITBETAMETASONE EG discontinuationEG S.P.A.28 Feb 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITIBET discontinuationBIOPHARMA S.R.L.10 Mar 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITBETAMETASONE ZENTIVAZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L.31 May 2025not givenCommercial decision or withdrawal
Motivi commerciali
ESCELESTONE CRONODOSE SUSPENSION INYECTABLE , 1 vial de 2 mlOrganon Salud S.L.10 May 202629 Nov 2026Not stated
IEBetnesol 0.1% w / v Eye, Ear and Nasal Drops, solutionRPH Pharmaceuticals AB29 Apr 20261 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
NOCeleston Chronodose 6 mg/ml injeksjonsvæske, suspensjon, 5 x 1 ml ampulle anticipatedN.V. Organon - Kloosterstraat19 Dec 202614 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer
SECeleston bifas 5,7 mg/ml Ampull, 5 x 1 mlNV Organon1 Oct 202615 Jan 2027Not stated
SECeleston bifas 5,7 mg/ml Injektionsflaska, 5 mlNV Organon29 Oct 202619 Feb 2027Not stated
リンデロン懸濁注 limitedShionogi4 Nov 2025not givenOther

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

Questions

Is there a Betamethasone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Betamethasone is reported short in 7 of the 16 countries we track: France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Japan. The earliest expected return is 29 Nov 2026 (Spain). 7 of 12 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.

When will Betamethasone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 29 Nov 2026 in Spain; France: no date given; Italy: no date given; Spain: 29 Nov 2026; Ireland: 1 Feb 2027; Norway: 14 Feb 2027; Sweden: 15 Jan 2027; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Betamethasone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Betamethasone shortages?

Organon, Stada, Biopharma, Zentiva, Rph, Shionogi.