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ATC R05CB16 · Mucolytics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Mannitol shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Mannitol has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (Germany, Italy, Spain), covering 5 products from 1 company.

Is there a Mannitol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Mannitol is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Italy, Spain. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Germany). 3 of 5 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Spain.

Countries3/16
Products5packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since1 Nov 20242.0 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermany1 product shortFranceNo reported shortageItaly2 products shortSpain2 products shortIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

GermanyItalySpain
202520262027Bronchitol 40 mg Hartkapsel mit Pulver zur IBronchitol 40 mg Hartkapsel mit Pulver zur Inhalation - OP10(1x10)BRONCHITOLBRONCHITOLBRONCHITOLBRONCHITOLBRONCHITOL 40 MG POLVO PARA INHALACION, CAPSBRONCHITOL 40 MG POLVO PARA INHALACION, CAPSULAS DURAS, 10 cápsulas + 1 inhaladorBRONCHITOL 40 MG POLVO PARA INHALACION, CAPSBRONCHITOL 40 MG POLVO PARA INHALACION, CAPSULAS DURAS, 28 x 10 cápsulas + 2 inhaladorestoday

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 Europe5

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R05CB · Mucolytics
Acetylcysteine6/16Ambroxol3/16Mannitol3/16Bromhexine1/16Carbocisteine1/16Mesna1/16Tiopronin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEBronchitol 40 mg Hartkapsel mit Pulver zur Inhalation - OP10(1x10)Pharmaxis Europe Limited1 Nov 202430 Nov 2026Other
Sonstige
ITBRONCHITOLPHARMAXIS EUROPE LIMITED1 Nov 202430 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ITBRONCHITOLPHARMAXIS EUROPE LIMITED15 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ESBRONCHITOL 40 MG POLVO PARA INHALACION, CAPSULAS DURAS, 10 cápsulas + 1 inhaladorPharmaxis Europe Limited28 Oct 2026not givenNot stated
ESBRONCHITOL 40 MG POLVO PARA INHALACION, CAPSULAS DURAS, 28 x 10 cápsulas + 2 inhaladoresPharmaxis Europe Limited28 Oct 2026not givenNot 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 3 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Italy, Spain. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Germany). 3 of 5 affected products have no return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Spain.

When will Mannitol be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Germany; Germany: 30 Nov 2026; Italy: 30 Nov 2026; Spain: no date given. 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.