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NO ATC S01BC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Diclofenac shortage in Norway

Is there a Diclofenac shortage in Norway?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Diclofenac product is reported short in Norway, the first since 27 Nov 2025. The company estimate for the return is 8 Mar 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Norway

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NOVoltaren Ophtha Abak 1 mg/ml øyedråper, oppløsning, 1x10 ml flaskeLaboratoires Théa - Cedex 227 Nov 20258 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer

Source

DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).