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CA ATC R03BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Budesonide shortage in Canada

Is there a Budesonide shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Budesonide products are reported short in Canada, the first since 14 Apr 2022. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, Belgium, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

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

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.