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ATC V04CX04 · Other Diagnostic Agents · updated 2 Nov 2026

Mannitol shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Mannitol has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Sweden, Australia), covering 4 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: Canada, Sweden, Australia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Canada). 1 of 4 affected products have no return date.

Countries3/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since15 Oct 202513 months ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonOther
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia1 product short

Timeline

CanadaSwedenAustralia
202620272028ARIDOL (100)ARIDOL (100)ARIDOL (kit contains the number of capsules ARIDOL (kit contains the number of capsules needed for one inhalation challenge test; i.e. 1 x 0 mg capsule, 1 x 5 mg, 1 x 10 mg, 1 x 20 mg and 15 x 40 mg capsules.)Aridol Blisterförpackning innehållande 1 diaAridol Blisterförpackning innehållande 1 diagnostiskt kit och inhalatorARIDOL mannitol powder for inhalation composARIDOL mannitol powder for inhalation composite packtoday

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 Europe3

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group V04CX · Other Diagnostic Agents
Mannitol3/16Lithium Chloride1/16Methacholine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAARIDOL (100)PHARMAXIS EUROPE LIMITED15 May 2026not givenOther
Other (Please describe in comments)
CAARIDOL (kit contains the number of capsules needed for one inhalation challenge test; i.e. 1 x 0 mg capsule, 1 x 5 mg, 1 x 10 mg, 1 x 20 mg PHARMAXIS EUROPE LIMITED15 May 202630 Nov 2026Other
Other (Please describe in comments)
SEAridol Blisterförpackning innehållande 1 diagnostiskt kit och inhalatorPharmaxis Europe Limited15 Oct 202531 Dec 2027Not stated
AUARIDOL mannitol powder for inhalation composite pack1 Oct 202631 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 3 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Sweden, Australia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Canada). 1 of 4 affected products have no return date.

When will Mannitol be back in stock?

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

Why is Mannitol in short supply?

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

Which companies have Mannitol shortages?

Pharmaxis Europe.