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Isotretinoin shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Isotretinoin has a reported shortage in 4 of the 16 countries we track (Germany, Spain, Norway, Sweden), covering 28 products from 7 companies.

Is there an Isotretinoin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Isotretinoin is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Spain, Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 6 Nov 2026 (Germany). 1 of 28 affected products have no return date.

Countries4/16
Products28packs or presentations
Companies74 listed
Short since11 Oct 202513 months ago
Earliest return6 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermany19 products shortFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpain4 products shortIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorway2 products shortSweden3 products shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

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 Germany on 11 Oct 2025; most recently in Spain on 24 May 2026.

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

Timeline

GermanySpainNorwaySweden
20262027ISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg WeichkapselnIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg WeichkapselnIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg WeichkapselnIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg WeichkapselnIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg WeichkapselnIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnFLEXRESAN 10 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulFLEXRESAN 10 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulasFLEXRESAN 20 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulFLEXRESAN 20 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulasMAYESTA 10 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS, 50 cápsulasMAYESTA 10 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS, 50 cápsulasMAYESTA 20 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulasMAYESTA 20 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulasIsotretinoin Orifarm 10 mg kapsel, myk, 30 sIsotretinoin Orifarm 10 mg kapsel, myk, 30 stk blisterpakningIsotretinoin Orifarm 20 mg kapsel, myk, 30 sIsotretinoin Orifarm 20 mg kapsel, myk, 30 stk blisterpakningIsotretinoin Sandoz 10 mg Blister, 100 kapslIsotretinoin Sandoz 10 mg Blister, 100 kapslarIsotretinoin Orifarm 10 mg Blister, 100 kapsIsotretinoin Orifarm 10 mg Blister, 100 kapslarIsotretinoin Orifarm 20 mg Blister, 100 kapsIsotretinoin Orifarm 20 mg Blister, 100 kapslartoday

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
Sun Pharma8 SUNPHARMAAlmirall8 ALMOrifarm4Teva3 TEVAEspecialidades Farmaceuticas2Alfasigma2Sandoz1 SDZ

Listed: Sun Pharma SUNPHARMA · NSE, Almirall ALM · BME Madrid, Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE, Sandoz SDZ · SIX Swiss

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnBasics GmbH11 Oct 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DEISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnBasics GmbH11 Oct 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DEISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnBasics GmbH11 Oct 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DEISOTRETINOIN BASICS 10 mg WeichkapselnBasics GmbH11 Oct 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DEISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnBasics GmbH6 Nov 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DEISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnBasics GmbH6 Nov 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DEISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnBasics GmbH6 Nov 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DEISOTRETINOIN BASICS 20 mg WeichkapselnBasics GmbH6 Nov 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DEAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnALMIRALL HERMAL GmbH18 Jun 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnALMIRALL HERMAL GmbH18 Jun 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnALMIRALL HERMAL GmbH18 Jun 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEAknenormin 20 mg WeichkapselnALMIRALL HERMAL GmbH18 Jun 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg Weichkapselnratiopharm GmbH9 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg Weichkapselnratiopharm GmbH9 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEIsotretinoin-ratiopharm 20 mg Weichkapselnratiopharm GmbH9 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnALMIRALL HERMAL GmbH11 Sep 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnALMIRALL HERMAL GmbH11 Sep 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnALMIRALL HERMAL GmbH11 Sep 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEAknenormin 10 mg WeichkapselnALMIRALL HERMAL GmbH11 Sep 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
ESFLEXRESAN 10 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulasEspecialidades Farmaceuticas Centrum S.A.24 May 202630 Jan 2027Not stated
ESFLEXRESAN 20 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulasEspecialidades Farmaceuticas Centrum S.A.22 Jul 202630 Jan 2027Not stated
ESMAYESTA 10 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS, 50 cápsulasAlfasigma Espana S.L.14 Sep 202614 Jan 2027Not stated
ESMAYESTA 20 mg CAPSULAS BLANDAS , 50 cápsulasAlfasigma Espana S.L.14 Sep 202614 Jan 2027Not stated
NOIsotretinoin Orifarm 10 mg kapsel, myk, 30 stk blisterpakningOrifarm Generics28 Nov 202531 Jan 2027Increased demand
Uventet økt etterspørsel
NOIsotretinoin Orifarm 20 mg kapsel, myk, 30 stk blisterpakningOrifarm Generics (2)1 Aug 202631 Jan 2027Distribution or logistics
Distribusjonsproblemer
SEIsotretinoin Sandoz 10 mg Blister, 100 kapslarSandoz A/S4 May 2026not givenNot stated
SEIsotretinoin Orifarm 10 mg Blister, 100 kapslarOrifarm Generics A/S19 May 202631 Dec 2026Not stated
SEIsotretinoin Orifarm 20 mg Blister, 100 kapslarOrifarm Generics A/S1 Jun 202631 Dec 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there an Isotretinoin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Isotretinoin is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Spain, Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 6 Nov 2026 (Germany). 1 of 28 affected products have no return date.

When will Isotretinoin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 6 Nov 2026 in Germany; Germany: 6 Nov 2026; Spain: 14 Jan 2027; Norway: 31 Jan 2027; Sweden: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Isotretinoin in short supply?

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

Which companies have Isotretinoin shortages?

Sun Pharma, Almirall, Orifarm, Teva, Especialidades Farmaceuticas, Alfasigma, Sandoz.