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ATC R05FB02 · Other Cough Suppressants and Expectorants · updated 2 Nov 2026

Cough Suppressants and Expectorants shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Cough Suppressants and Expectorants has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Czechia), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Cough Suppressants and Expectorants shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cough Suppressants and Expectorants is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Czechia).

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since20 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia2 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Czechia
STOPTUSSIN 0,004G/0,1G 0,004G/0,1G TBL NOB 3STOPTUSSIN 0,004G/0,1G 0,004G/0,1G TBL NOB 30STOPTUSSIN 0,004G/0,1G 0,004G/0,1G TBL NOB 2STOPTUSSIN 0,004G/0,1G 0,004G/0,1G TBL NOB 20today

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
Teva2 TEVA

Listed: Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZSTOPTUSSIN 0,004G/0,1G 0,004G/0,1G TBL NOB 30Teva B.V., Haarlem20 Mar 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
CZSTOPTUSSIN 0,004G/0,1G 0,004G/0,1G TBL NOB 20Teva B.V., Haarlem30 Sep 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

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

Questions

Is there a Cough Suppressants and Expectorants shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cough Suppressants and Expectorants is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Czechia).

When will Cough Suppressants and Expectorants be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Czechia; Czechia: 30 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Cough Suppressants and Expectorants in short supply?

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

Which companies have Cough Suppressants and Expectorants shortages?

Teva.