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ATC D11AX01 · Other Dermatologicals · updated 4 Nov 2026

Minoxidil shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Minoxidil has a reported shortage in 4 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Spain, Czechia, Norway), covering 7 products from 4 companies.

Is there a Minoxidil shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Minoxidil is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Spain, Czechia, Norway. The earliest expected return is 26 Nov 2026 (Spain). 1 of 7 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Czechia.

Countries4/16
Products7packs or presentations
Companies41 listed
Short since11 Apr 201412.6 years ago
Earliest return26 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpain2 products shortIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia3 products shortNorway1 product shortSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

spreading 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 Canada on 11 Apr 2014; most recently in Czechia on 15 Oct 2026.

Not on the official list in: United States, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

CanadaSpainCzechiaNorway
20222023202420252026MINOX - LIQ TOP 20MG/ML (60 ml)MINOX - LIQ TOP 20MG/ML (60 ml)MINOXIDIL CINFA 50 MG/ML SOLUCION CUTANEA, 2MINOXIDIL CINFA 50 MG/ML SOLUCION CUTANEA, 2 frascos de 120 mlMINOXIDIL CINFA 50 MG/ML SOLUCION CUTANEA, 1MINOXIDIL CINFA 50 MG/ML SOLUCION CUTANEA, 1 frasco de 60 mlMINORGA 50MG/ML 50MG/ML DRM SOL 1X60MLMINORGA 50MG/ML 50MG/ML DRM SOL 1X60MLMINORGA 50MG/ML 50MG/ML DRM SOL 3X60MLMINORGA 50MG/ML 50MG/ML DRM SOL 3X60MLRecrea Forte 5 % w/v liniment, oppløsning, 3Recrea Forte 5 % w/v liniment, oppløsning, 3x60 ml flaske av plasttoday

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
Bailleul Luxembourg3Cinfa2Laboratoire Riva1Viatris1 VTRS

Listed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D11AX · Other Dermatologicals
Minoxidil4/16Finasteride2/16Diclofenac1/16Hydroquinone1/16Ivermectin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAMINOX - LIQ TOP 20MG/ML (60 ml)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
ESMINOXIDIL CINFA 50 MG/ML SOLUCION CUTANEA, 2 frascos de 120 mlLaboratorios Cinfa S.A.28 May 202626 Nov 2026Not stated
ESMINOXIDIL CINFA 50 MG/ML SOLUCION CUTANEA, 1 frasco de 60 mlLaboratorios Cinfa S.A.28 Sep 202626 Nov 2026Not stated
CZMINORGA 50MG/ML 50MG/ML DRM SOL 1X60MLLaboratoires Bailleul S.A., Luxembourg15 Oct 202629 Jan 2027Distribution or logistics
Kapacitní/distribuční důvody
CZMINORGA 50MG/ML 50MG/ML DRM SOL 3X60MLLaboratoires Bailleul S.A., Luxembourg15 Oct 202629 Jan 2027Distribution or logistics
Kapacitní/distribuční důvody
CZMINORGA 20MG/ML 20MG/ML DRM SOL 3X60ML anticipatedLaboratoires Bailleul S.A., Luxembourg16 Dec 202630 Jun 2028Commercial decision or withdrawal
Obchodní/marketingové důvody
NORecrea Forte 5 % w/v liniment, oppløsning, 3x60 ml flaske av plastViatris As16 Dec 202431 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer

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

Questions

Is there a Minoxidil shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Minoxidil is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Spain, Czechia, Norway. The earliest expected return is 26 Nov 2026 (Spain). 1 of 7 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Czechia.

When will Minoxidil be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 26 Nov 2026 in Spain; Canada: no date given; Spain: 26 Nov 2026; Czechia: 29 Jan 2027; Norway: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Minoxidil in short supply?

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

Which companies have Minoxidil shortages?

Bailleul Luxembourg, Cinfa, Laboratoire Riva, Viatris.