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ATC D10AX05 · Other Anti-Acne Preparations for Topical Use · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dapsone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Dapsone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (United States), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Dapsone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Dapsone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since27 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

United States
Dapsone, Gel, 7.5% (NDC 69238-1627-6)Dapsone, Gel, 7.5% (NDC 69238-1627-6)today

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
Amneal1 AMRX

Listed: Amneal AMRX · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D10AX · Other Anti-Acne Preparations for Topical Use
Azelaic Acid2/16Dapsone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USDapsone, Gel, 7.5% (NDC 69238-1627-6) discontinuationAmneal Pharmaceuticals27 Mar 2026not givenNot stated

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

Questions

Is there a Dapsone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Dapsone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.

When will Dapsone be back in stock?

No return date has been given; United States: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Dapsone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Dapsone shortages?

Amneal.