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ATC R03BB01 · Anticholinergics · updated 4 Nov 2026

Ipratropium Bromide shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Ipratropium Bromide has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Germany), covering 4 products from 3 companies.

Is there an Ipratropium Bromide shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Ipratropium Bromide is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Germany. The earliest expected return is 1 Apr 2027 (Germany). 3 of 4 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Canada, Germany.

Countries2/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies30 listed
Short since10 Mar 20179.7 years ago
Earliest return1 Apr 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada3 products shortGermany1 product shortFranceNo 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

spreading 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 Canada on 10 Mar 2017; most recently in Germany on 22 Oct 2026.

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

Timeline

CanadaGermany
20222023202420252026APO-IPRAVENT STERULES (2ML)APO-IPRAVENT STERULES (2ML)APO-IPRAVENT STERULES (2ML)APO-IPRAVENT STERULES (2ML)AA-IPRAVENT (20 ML)AA-IPRAVENT (20 ML)Ipratropiumbromid 125 Mikrogramm / 1 ml StulIpratropiumbromid 125 Mikrogramm / 1 ml Stullntoday

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
Apotex2AA Pharma1Penta Arzneimittel1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R03BB · Anticholinergics
Ipratropium Bromide2/16Tiotropium Bromide2/16Umeclidinium Bromide1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-IPRAVENT STERULES (2ML)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO-IPRAVENT STERULES (2ML)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAA-IPRAVENT (20 ML)AA PHARMA INC13 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
DEIpratropiumbromid 125 Mikrogramm / 1 ml StullnPenta Arzneimittel GmbH22 Oct 20261 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung

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

Questions

Is there an Ipratropium Bromide shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Ipratropium Bromide is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Germany. The earliest expected return is 1 Apr 2027 (Germany). 3 of 4 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Canada, Germany.

When will Ipratropium Bromide be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 1 Apr 2027 in Germany; Canada: no date given; Germany: 1 Apr 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Ipratropium Bromide in short supply?

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

Which companies have Ipratropium Bromide shortages?

Apotex, AA Pharma, Penta Arzneimittel.