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ATC M02AA23 · Antiinflammatory Preparations, Non-Steroids for Topical Use · updated 2 Nov 2026

Indometacin shortage

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

Is there an Indometacin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Indometacin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 3 Feb 2027 (Czechia).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since10 Aug 20263 months ago
Earliest return3 Feb 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia1 product shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Czechia
2027ELMETACIN 8MG/ML 8MG/ML DRM SPR SOL 1X100MLELMETACIN 8MG/ML 8MG/ML DRM SPR SOL 1X100MLtoday

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
Stada1

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
CZELMETACIN 8MG/ML 8MG/ML DRM SPR SOL 1X100MLSTADA Arzneimittel AG, Bad Vilbel10 Aug 20263 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

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

Questions

Is there an Indometacin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Indometacin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 3 Feb 2027 (Czechia).

When will Indometacin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 3 Feb 2027 in Czechia; Czechia: 3 Feb 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Indometacin in short supply?

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

Which companies have Indometacin shortages?

Stada.