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ATC C02AC01 · Imidazoline Receptor Agonists · updated 2 Nov 2026

Clonidine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Clonidine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Sweden), covering 5 products from 3 companies.

Is there a Clonidine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Clonidine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 15 Dec 2026 (Sweden). 4 of 5 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products5packs or presentations
Companies31 listed
Short since10 Mar 20179.6 years ago
Earliest return15 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada4 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CanadaSweden
20222023202420252026APO-CLONIDINE (100 BTL)APO-CLONIDINE (100 BTL)APO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL)APO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL)APO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.2MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL)APO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.2MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL)TEVA-CLONIDINE (100)TEVA-CLONIDINE (100)Caruxin 150 mikrogram/ml Ampull, 5 x 1 mlCaruxin 150 mikrogram/ml Ampull, 5 x 1 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
Apotex3Teva1 TEVAMacure Aps1

Listed: Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group C02AC · Imidazoline Receptor Agonists
Guanfacine3/16Clonidine2/16Moxonidine2/16Rilmenidine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-CLONIDINE (100 BTL)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.2MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATEVA-CLONIDINE (100)TEVA CANADA LIMITED2 Aug 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
SECaruxin 150 mikrogram/ml Ampull, 5 x 1 mlMACURE PHARMA ApS31 Jul 202615 Dec 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Clonidine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Clonidine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 15 Dec 2026 (Sweden). 4 of 5 affected products have no return date.

When will Clonidine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 15 Dec 2026 in Sweden; Canada: no date given; Sweden: 15 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Clonidine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Clonidine shortages?

Apotex, Teva, Macure Aps.