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ATC R03BA02 · Glucocorticoids · updated 4 Nov 2026

Budesonide shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Budesonide has a reported shortage in 4 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Germany, Belgium, Sweden), covering 9 products from 3 companies.

Is there a Budesonide shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Budesonide is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Germany, Belgium, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Sweden). 3 of 9 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Sweden.

Countries4/16
Products9packs or presentations
Companies32 listed
Short since14 Apr 20224.6 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada3 products shortGermany3 products shortFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgium1 product shortSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden2 products shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

spreading 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 14 Apr 2022; most recently in Sweden on 1 Nov 2026.

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

Timeline

CanadaGermanyBelgiumSweden
2023202420252026TARO-BUDESONIDE (2)TARO-BUDESONIDE (2)TARO-BUDESONIDE (2)TARO-BUDESONIDE (2)TARO-BUDESONIDE (20 x 2 Suspension)TARO-BUDESONIDE (20 x 2 Suspension)Cyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgCyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgCyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgCyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgCyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgCyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgBudesonide Teva 0.5 mg/ml nebul. susp. amp. Budesonide Teva 0.5 mg/ml nebul. susp. amp. 60 x 2 mlBudesonide Teva Pharma 0,25 mg/ml EndosbehålBudesonide Teva Pharma 0,25 mg/ml Endosbehållare, 20 x 2 mltoday

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
Sun Pharma3 SUNPHARMAPb3Teva3 TEVA

Listed: Sun Pharma SUNPHARMA · NSE, Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE

Compared with similar medicines

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

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATARO-BUDESONIDE (2)TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC14 Apr 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATARO-BUDESONIDE (2)TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC14 Apr 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATARO-BUDESONIDE (20 x 2 Suspension)TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC11 Jun 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
DECyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgPB Pharma GmbH1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DECyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgPB Pharma GmbH1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DECyclocaps Budesonid 200 µgPB Pharma GmbH1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
BEBudesonide Teva 0.5 mg/ml nebul. susp. amp. 60 x 2 mlTeva31 Dec 202511 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
SEBudesonide Teva Pharma 0,25 mg/ml Endosbehållare, 20 x 2 mlTeva Pharma BV1 Nov 202630 Nov 2026Not stated
SEBudesonide Teva Pharma 0,125 mg/ml Endosbehållare, 20 x 2 ml anticipatedTeva Pharma BV10 Nov 202615 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 Budesonide shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Budesonide is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Germany, Belgium, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Sweden). 3 of 9 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Sweden.

When will Budesonide be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Sweden; Canada: no date given; Germany: 31 Dec 2026; Belgium: 11 Jan 2027; Sweden: 30 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Budesonide in short supply?

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

Which companies have Budesonide shortages?

Sun Pharma, Pb, Teva.