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ATC A06AD16 · Osmotically Acting Laxatives · updated 2 Nov 2026

Mannitol shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Mannitol has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Ireland, Australia), covering 3 products from 1 company.

Is there a Mannitol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Mannitol is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland, Australia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Ireland).

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since31 Oct 20242.0 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland2 products shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia1 product short

Timeline

IrelandAustralia
202520262027Bronchitol 40 mg inhalation powder, hard capBronchitol 40 mg inhalation powder, hard capsules 10 PackOsmohale, inhalation powder, hard capsuleOsmohale, inhalation powder, hard capsuletoday

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
Pharmaxis Europe2

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A06AD · Osmotically Acting Laxatives
Macrogol, Combinations7/16Lactulose3/16Mannitol2/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEBronchitol 40 mg inhalation powder, hard capsules 10 PackPharmaxis Europe Limited31 Oct 202430 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IEOsmohale, inhalation powder, hard capsulePharmaxis Europe Limited15 Jul 202530 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
AUBRONCHITOL mannitol 40mg powder for inhalation hard capsule anticipated1 Apr 202731 Dec 2027Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Mannitol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Mannitol is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland, Australia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Ireland).

When will Mannitol be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Ireland; Ireland: 30 Nov 2026; Australia: 31 Dec 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Mannitol in short supply?

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

Which companies have Mannitol shortages?

Pharmaxis Europe.