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ATC D11AX10 · Other Dermatologicals · updated 2 Nov 2026

Finasteride shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Finasteride has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Italy, Sweden), covering 11 products from 5 companies.

Is there a Finasteride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Finasteride is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Italy). 7 of 11 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Italy.

Countries2/16
Products11packs or presentations
Companies53 listed
Short since2 Dec 202423 months ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly8 products shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden3 products shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

ItalySweden
202520262027FINASTERIDE MYLAN GENERICS ITALIAFINASTERIDE MYLAN GENERICS ITALIAFINASTERIDE AHCLFINASTERIDE AHCLPROPECIAPROPECIAFINASTERIDE PENSAFINASTERIDE PENSAPROPECIAPROPECIAFINASTERIDE MYLAN GENERICS ITALIAFINASTERIDE MYLAN GENERICS ITALIAProsterid 1 mg Blister, 28 tabletter (plast/Prosterid 1 mg Blister, 28 tabletter (plast/Al)Prosterid 1 mg Blister, 84 tabletter (plast/Prosterid 1 mg Blister, 84 tabletter (plast/Al)Prosterid 1 mg Blister, 98 tabletter (plast/Prosterid 1 mg Blister, 98 tabletter (plast/Al)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
Viatris2 VTRSOrganon2 OGNBailleul2Accord (Intas)1Towa (Pensa)1 4553

Listed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq, Organon OGN · NYSE, Towa (Pensa) 4553 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D11AX · Other Dermatologicals
Minoxidil4/16Finasteride2/16Ivermectin2/16Diclofenac1/16Hydroquinone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITFINASTERIDE MYLAN GENERICS ITALIAMYLAN S.P.A.15 Oct 2025not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITFINASTERIDE AHCLACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U.24 Apr 2026not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta
ITPROPECIAORGANON ITALIA S.R.L.15 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITFINASTERIDE PENSATOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A.1 Oct 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITPROPECIAORGANON ITALIA S.R.L.1 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITFINASTERIDE MYLAN GENERICS ITALIAMYLAN S.P.A.1 Nov 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITFINASTERIDE BIORGA anticipatedLABORATOIRES BAILLEUL S.A.25 Nov 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITFINASTERIDE BIORGA anticipatedLABORATOIRES BAILLEUL S.A.1 Dec 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
SEProsterid 1 mg Blister, 28 tabletter (plast/Al)2care4 Generics ApS2 Dec 202431 Dec 2026Not stated
SEProsterid 1 mg Blister, 84 tabletter (plast/Al)2care4 Generics ApS2 Dec 202431 Dec 2026Not stated
SEProsterid 1 mg Blister, 98 tabletter (plast/Al)2care4 Generics ApS11 Dec 202431 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 Finasteride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Finasteride is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Italy). 7 of 11 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Italy.

When will Finasteride be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Italy; Italy: 31 Dec 2026; Sweden: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Finasteride in short supply?

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

Which companies have Finasteride shortages?

Viatris, Organon, Bailleul, Accord (Intas), Towa (Pensa).