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ATC M02AA13 · Antiinflammatory Preparations, Non-Steroids for Topical Use · updated 4 Nov 2026

Ibuprofen shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Ibuprofen has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Belgium), covering 2 products from 2 companies.

Is there an Ibuprofen shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Ibuprofen is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Belgium. The earliest expected return is 16 Nov 2026 (Belgium).

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since28 Sep 202637 days ago
Earliest return16 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonOther
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgium2 products shortSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Belgium
2027Extrapan Ibuprofenum Gel 5 % gel 50 gExtrapan Ibuprofenum Gel 5 % gel 50 gIbuprofen Teva 5 % gel 50 gIbuprofen Teva 5 % gel 50 gtoday

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
Laboratoria Qualiphar1Teva1 TEVA

Listed: Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group M02AA · Antiinflammatory Preparations, Non-Steroids for Topical Use
Ketoprofen4/16Diclofenac3/16Felbinac1/16Flurbiprofen1/16Ibuprofen1/16Indometacin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEExtrapan Ibuprofenum Gel 5 % gel 50 gLaboratoria Qualiphar28 Sep 202616 Nov 2026Other
Other reason
BEIbuprofen Teva 5 % gel 50 gTeva2 Oct 20267 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

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

Questions

Is there an Ibuprofen shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Ibuprofen is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Belgium. The earliest expected return is 16 Nov 2026 (Belgium).

When will Ibuprofen be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 16 Nov 2026 in Belgium; Belgium: 16 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Ibuprofen in short supply?

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

Which companies have Ibuprofen shortages?

Laboratoria Qualiphar, Teva.