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ATC J01XC01 · Steroid Antibacterials · updated 2 Nov 2026

Fusidic Acid shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Fusidic Acid has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Ireland), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Fusidic Acid shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Fusidic Acid is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since6 Nov 20233.0 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Ireland
202420252026Fucithalmic 10 mg / g Viscous Eye Drops, susFucithalmic 10 mg / g Viscous Eye Drops, suspensiontoday

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
Advanz (Amdipharm)1

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEFucithalmic 10 mg / g Viscous Eye Drops, suspensionAmdipharm Limited6 Nov 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay

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

Questions

Is there a Fusidic Acid shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Fusidic Acid is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. No company has given a return date.

When will Fusidic Acid be back in stock?

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

Why is Fusidic Acid in short supply?

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

Which companies have Fusidic Acid shortages?

Advanz (Amdipharm).