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ATC D10AD04 · Retinoids for Topical Use in Acne

Isotretinoin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Isotretinoin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Australia), covering 8 products from 0 companies.

Countries1/16
Products8packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since28 Mar 202519 months ago
Earliest return25 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo 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 shortageAustralia8 products short

Timeline

Australia
202620272028APO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 10mg capsule -APO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 10mg capsule - soft blister packISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 10 mg capsulISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 10 mg capsule blister packAPO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 20mg capsule bAPO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 20mg capsule blister packISOTRETINOIN Gx isotretinoin 10mg capsule blISOTRETINOIN Gx isotretinoin 10mg capsule blister packISOTRETINOIN-WGR isotretinoin 20mg capsule bISOTRETINOIN-WGR isotretinoin 20mg capsule blister packISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 20 mg capsulISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 20 mg capsule blister packISOTRETINOIN-WGR isotretinoin 10mg capsule -ISOTRETINOIN-WGR isotretinoin 10mg capsule - soft blister packISOTRETINOIN Gx isotretinoin 20mg capsule blISOTRETINOIN Gx isotretinoin 20mg capsule blister packtoday

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.

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D10AD · Retinoids for Topical Use in Acne
Adapalene, Combinations2/16Adapalene1/16Isotretinoin1/16Tretinoin1/16Tretinoin, Combinations1/16trifarotene1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUAPO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 10mg capsule - soft blister pack28 Mar 202525 Dec 2026Not stated
AUISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 10 mg capsule blister pack27 May 202530 Dec 2026Not stated
AUAPO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 20mg capsule blister pack11 Jul 202525 Dec 2026Not stated
AUISOTRETINOIN Gx isotretinoin 10mg capsule blister pack27 Jul 202522 Feb 2027Not stated
AUISOTRETINOIN-WGR isotretinoin 20mg capsule blister pack21 Oct 20258 Oct 2027Not stated
AUISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 20 mg capsule blister pack5 Nov 202530 Dec 2026Not stated
AUISOTRETINOIN-WGR isotretinoin 10mg capsule - soft blister pack1 Dec 20258 Oct 2027Not stated
AUISOTRETINOIN Gx isotretinoin 20mg capsule blister pack8 Jan 202626 Feb 2027Not stated

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