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Hydroquinone shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Hydroquinone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.
Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since1 Jun 20265 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
Canada
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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group D11AX · Other DermatologicalsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ERFA HYDROQUINONE (30mg Tube) | SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC | 1 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.