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ATC M02AA10 · Antiinflammatory Preparations, Non-Steroids for Topical Use · updated 4 Nov 2026

Ketoprofen shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Ketoprofen has a reported shortage in 4 of the 16 countries we track (Italy, Czechia, Sweden, Japan), covering 6 products from 4 companies.

Is there a Ketoprofen shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Ketoprofen is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Czechia). 2 of 6 affected products have no return date.

Countries4/16
Products6packs or presentations
Companies42 listed
Short since29 Nov 20232.9 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly1 product shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia3 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSweden1 product shortJapan1 product shortNew 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 Italy on 29 Nov 2023; most recently in Sweden on 18 Feb 2025.

Not on the official list in: United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

ItalyCzechiaSwedenJapan
202420252026IBIFENIBIFENKEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 7KEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 7KEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 2KEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 2KEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 2X2KEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 2X2Siduro 2,5 % Tub, 100 gSiduro 2,5 % Tub, 100 gケトプロフェンパップXR120mg「テイコク」ケトプロフェンパップXR120mg「テイコク」today

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
Hisamitsu3 4530Istituto Biochimico1Viatris1 VTRS帝國製薬1

Listed: Hisamitsu 4530 · Tokyo, Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

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
ITIBIFENISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GIOVANNI LORENZINI S.P.A.29 Nov 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
CZKEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 7Hisamitsu Italia S.r.l., Milano6 Jan 202431 Dec 2026Distribution or logistics
Kapacitní/distribuční důvody
CZKEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 2Hisamitsu Italia S.r.l., Milano1 Jan 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
CZKEPLAT 20MG 20MG EMP MED 2X2Hisamitsu Italia S.r.l., Milano1 Jan 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
SESiduro 2,5 % Tub, 100 gViatris AB18 Feb 20251 Jul 2027Not stated
ケトプロフェンパップXR120mg「テイコク」 limited帝國製薬13 Nov 2024not givenOther

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

Questions

Is there a Ketoprofen shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Ketoprofen is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Czechia). 2 of 6 affected products have no return date.

When will Ketoprofen be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Czechia; Italy: no date given; Czechia: 31 Dec 2026; Sweden: 1 Jul 2027; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Ketoprofen in short supply?

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

Which companies have Ketoprofen shortages?

Hisamitsu, Istituto Biochimico, Viatris, 帝國製薬.