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ATC D11AX18 · Other Dermatologicals · updated 4 Nov 2026

Diclofenac shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Diclofenac has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (United States), covering 6 products from 1 company.

Is there a Diclofenac shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Diclofenac is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products6packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since13 Aug 20263 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
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United States6 products shortCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

United States
Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 50 mg (NDC 0228-2550-06)Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 50 mg (NDC 0228-2550-11)Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 50 mg (NDC 0228-2550-96)Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 75 mg (NDC 0228-2551-06)Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 75 mg (NDC 0228-2551-11)Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, Diclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 75 mg (NDC 0228-2551-96)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
Teva6 TEVA

Listed: Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D11AX · Other Dermatologicals
Minoxidil4/16Finasteride2/16Diclofenac1/16Hydroquinone1/16Ivermectin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USDiclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 50 mg (NDC 0228-2550-06) discontinuationTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.13 Aug 2026not givenNot stated
USDiclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 50 mg (NDC 0228-2550-11) discontinuationTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.13 Aug 2026not givenNot stated
USDiclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 50 mg (NDC 0228-2550-96) discontinuationTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.13 Aug 2026not givenNot stated
USDiclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 75 mg (NDC 0228-2551-06) discontinuationTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.13 Aug 2026not givenNot stated
USDiclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 75 mg (NDC 0228-2551-11) discontinuationTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.13 Aug 2026not givenNot stated
USDiclofenac Sodium, Tablet, Delayed Release, 75 mg (NDC 0228-2551-96) discontinuationTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.13 Aug 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 Diclofenac shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Diclofenac is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: United States. No company has given a return date.

When will Diclofenac 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 Diclofenac in short supply?

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

Which companies have Diclofenac shortages?

Teva.