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ATC R03BA05 · Glucocorticoids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Fluticasone shortage

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

Is there a Fluticasone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Fluticasone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Sweden).

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies22 listed
Short since22 Oct 20242.0 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorway1 product shortSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

NorwaySweden
202520262027Icsori 250 mikrogram/dos Inhalator, 120 doseIcsori 250 mikrogram/dos Inhalator, 120 dosertoday

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
GSK1 GSKCipla1 CIPLA

Listed: GSK GSK · LSE, Cipla CIPLA · NSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R03BA · Glucocorticoids
Budesonide4/16Beclometasone2/16Fluticasone2/16Mometasone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NOFlutide 250 mikrog/dose inhalasjonsaerosol, suspensjon, 120 doser inhalator anticipatedGlaxoSmithKline AS23 Nov 202622 Feb 2027Increased demand
Uventet økt etterspørsel
SEIcsori 250 mikrogram/dos Inhalator, 120 doserCipla Europe NV22 Oct 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 Fluticasone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Fluticasone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Sweden).

When will Fluticasone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Sweden; Norway: 22 Feb 2027; Sweden: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Fluticasone in short supply?

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

Which companies have Fluticasone shortages?

GSK, Cipla.