ATC R03AC13 · Selective Beta-2-Adrenoreceptor Agonists · updated 4 Nov 2026

formoterol shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, formoterol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Italy), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a formoterol shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, formoterol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Italy. No company has given a return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Italy.

Countries1/16

Products1packs or presentations

Companies11 listed

Short since2 Nov 20262 days ago

Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate

Main reasonIncreased demand

Timeline

Italy

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

Listed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

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Affected products

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
IT	FORMOTEROLO VIATRIS	Viatris Healthcare Limited	2 Nov 2026	not given	Increased demand Elevata richiesta

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a formoterol shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, formoterol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Italy. No company has given a return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Italy.

When will formoterol be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Italy: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is formoterol in short supply?

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

Which companies have formoterol shortages?

Viatris.