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ATC A01AC03 · Corticosteroids for Local Oral Treatment · updated 4 Nov 2026

Hydrocortisone shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Hydrocortisone has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (United States, Spain), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Hydrocortisone shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Hydrocortisone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: United States, Spain. The earliest expected return is 29 Apr 2027 (Spain). 2 of 3 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since23 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest return29 Apr 2027company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
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United States2 products shortCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpain1 product shortIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Spain on 23 Mar 2026; most recently in United States on 23 Jul 2026.

Not on the official list in: Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

United StatesSpain
2027Hydrocortisone Acetate, Suppository, 25 mg (Hydrocortisone Acetate, Suppository, 25 mg (NDC 0574-7090-12)Hydrocortisone Acetate, Suppository, 30 mg (Hydrocortisone Acetate, Suppository, 30 mg (NDC 0574-7093-12)ORALSONE ADULTOS 2,5 mg COMPRIMIDOS PARA CHUORALSONE ADULTOS 2,5 mg COMPRIMIDOS PARA CHUPAR, 12 comprimidostoday

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
Padagis2Vinas1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A01AC · Corticosteroids for Local Oral Treatment
Hydrocortisone2/16Dexamethasone1/16Prednisolone, Combinations1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
USHydrocortisone Acetate, Suppository, 25 mg (NDC 0574-7090-12) discontinuationPadagis US LLC23 Jul 2026not givenNot stated
USHydrocortisone Acetate, Suppository, 30 mg (NDC 0574-7093-12) discontinuationPadagis US LLC23 Jul 2026not givenNot stated
ESORALSONE ADULTOS 2,5 mg COMPRIMIDOS PARA CHUPAR, 12 comprimidosLaboratorios Vinas S.A.23 Mar 202629 Apr 2027Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Hydrocortisone shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Hydrocortisone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: United States, Spain. The earliest expected return is 29 Apr 2027 (Spain). 2 of 3 affected products have no return date.

When will Hydrocortisone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 29 Apr 2027 in Spain; United States: no date given; Spain: 29 Apr 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Hydrocortisone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Hydrocortisone shortages?

Padagis, Vinas.