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ATC D07AC01 · Corticosteroids, Potent (Group Iii) · updated 4 Nov 2026

Betamethasone shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Betamethasone has a reported shortage in 4 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Italy, Norway, Sweden), covering 16 products from 6 companies.

Is there a Betamethasone shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Betamethasone is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Italy, Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Sweden). 13 of 16 affected products have no return date. No longer reported short in Austria (since 31 Oct).

Countries4/16
Products16packs or presentations
Companies63 listed
Short since11 Apr 201412.6 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada10 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly3 products shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorway1 product shortSweden2 products shortJapanNo reported shortageNew 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 Canada on 11 Apr 2014; most recently in Italy on 8 Dec 2025.

Not on the official list in: United States, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

CanadaItalyNorwaySweden
20222023202420252026RIVASONE SCALP LOT 0.1% (30ml & 75 ml)RIVASONE SCALP LOT 0.1% (30ml & 75 ml)ROLENE CREAM 0.05% (50g & 450g)ROLENE CREAM 0.05% (50g & 450g)ROLENE LOTION 0.05% (30ml & 75ml)ROLENE LOTION 0.05% (30ml & 75ml)ROLENE OINTMENT 0.05% (50g & 450g)ROLENE OINTMENT 0.05% (50g & 450g)ROSONE CREAM 0.05% (50 g & 450 g)ROSONE CREAM 0.05% (50 g & 450 g)ROSONE LOTION 0.05% (30 ml & 75 ml)ROSONE LOTION 0.05% (30 ml & 75 ml)ROSONE OINTMENT 0.05% (50g & 450 g)ROSONE OINTMENT 0.05% (50g & 450 g)BETEFLAM (4 patches/8 patches/16 patches)BETEFLAM (4 patches/8 patches/16 patches)TEVA-TOPILENE (50g)TEVA-TOPILENE (50g)TEVA-TOPILENE (15G)TEVA-TOPILENE (15G)BETAMETASONE DIPROPIONATO SANDOZBETAMETASONE DIPROPIONATO SANDOZBETA 21BETA 21today

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
Laboratoire Riva7GSK4 GSKTeva2 TEVACipher1Sandoz1 SDZIdi1

Listed: Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE, Sandoz SDZ · SIX Swiss, GSK GSK · LSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D07AC · Corticosteroids, Potent (Group Iii)
Betamethasone4/16Mometasone3/16Prednicarbate2/16Amcinonide1/16Budesonide1/16Fluocinolone Acetonide1/16Fluocinonide1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CARIVASONE SCALP LOT 0.1% (30ml & 75 ml)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAROLENE CREAM 0.05% (50g & 450g)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAROLENE LOTION 0.05% (30ml & 75ml)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAROLENE OINTMENT 0.05% (50g & 450g)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAROSONE CREAM 0.05% (50 g & 450 g)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAROSONE LOTION 0.05% (30 ml & 75 ml)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenDistribution or logistics
Delay in shipping of the drug
CAROSONE OINTMENT 0.05% (50g & 450 g)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CABETEFLAM (4 patches/8 patches/16 patches)CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC7 Aug 2020not givenOther
Other (Please describe in comments)
CATEVA-TOPILENE (50g)TEVA CANADA LIMITED28 Aug 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATEVA-TOPILENE (15G)TEVA CANADA LIMITED10 Oct 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
ITBETAMETASONE DIPROPIONATO SANDOZSANDOZ S.P.A.8 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITBETA 21IDI FARMACEUTICI S.R.L.30 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITECOVAL anticipatedGLAXOSMITHKLINE S.P.A.9 Nov 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata (carenza relativa solo al canale retail)
NOBetnovat 1 mg/ml liniment, oppløsning, 100 ml flaske anticipatedGlaxoSmithKline AS23 Nov 20261 Dec 2026Commercial decision or withdrawal
Kommersielle grunner
SEBetnovat 1 mg/ml Plastflaska, 100 ml anticipatedGlaxoSmithKline AB7 Nov 202630 Nov 2026Not stated
SEBetnovat 0,1 % Tub, 100 g anticipatedGlaxoSmithKline AB21 Dec 202627 Jan 2027Not stated

"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 4 Nov 2026, Betamethasone is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Italy, Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Sweden). 13 of 16 affected products have no return date. No longer reported short in Austria (since 31 Oct).

When will Betamethasone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Sweden; Canada: no date given; Italy: no date given; Norway: 1 Dec 2026; Sweden: 30 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Betamethasone in short supply?

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

Which companies have Betamethasone shortages?

Laboratoire Riva, GSK, Teva, Cipher, Sandoz, Idi.