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NO ATC G04CB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Finasteride shortage in Norway
Is there a Finasteride shortage in Norway?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Finasteride products are reported short in Norway, the first since 12 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 4 Nov 2026 (latest 21 Feb 2027). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Norway
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Proscar 5 mg tablett, filmdrasjert, 105 stk blisterpakning | N.V. Organon - Kloosterstraat | 12 Oct 2026 | 21 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Uventet økt etterspørsel |
| NO | Finasterid Actavis 5 mg tablett, filmdrasjert, 98 stk blisterpakning | Actavis Group Ptc Ehf | 16 Oct 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | Distribution or logistics Distribusjonsproblemer |
Source
DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).