NO ATC S01GX08 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ketotifen shortage in Norway
Is there a Ketotifen shortage in Norway?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Ketotifen products are reported short in Norway, the first since 11 Feb 2025. The company estimate for the return is 28 Dec 2026 (latest 1 Feb 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Norway
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Zaditen 0,25 mg/ml øyedråper, oppløsning, 5 ml flaske av plast med dråpespiss | Laboratoires Théa S.A.S | 11 Feb 2025 | 1 Feb 2027 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer |
| NO | Zaditen 0,25 mg/ml øyedråper, oppløsning i endosebeholder, 20x0,4 ml endosepipette | Laboratoires Théa S.A.S | 27 Apr 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer |
| NO | Zaditen 0,25 mg/ml øyedråper, oppløsning i endosebeholder, 60x0.4 ml endosepipette | Laboratoires Théa S.A.S | 8 Aug 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer |
Source
DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).