ATC D06AX09 · Other Antibiotics for Topical Use · updated 4 Nov 2026

Mupirocin shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Mupirocin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Czechia), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Mupirocin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Mupirocin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 28 Feb 2027 (Czechia).

Countries1/16

Products1packs or presentations

Companies11 listed

Short since–

Earliest return28 Feb 2027company estimate

Main reasonIncreased demand

Which companies are short

products short, all countries

Listed: GSK GSK · LSE

Compared with similar medicines

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Affected products

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
CZ	BACTROBAN 20MG/G 20MG/G UNG 1X15G anticipated	GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited, Dublin	16 Dec 2026	28 Feb 2027	Increased demand Zvýšené prodeje

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

Questions

Is there a Mupirocin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Mupirocin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 28 Feb 2027 (Czechia).

When will Mupirocin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 28 Feb 2027 in Czechia; Czechia: 28 Feb 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Mupirocin in short supply?

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

Which companies have Mupirocin shortages?

GSK.