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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
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia1 product shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
GSK1 GSK

Listed: GSK GSK · LSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D06AX · Other Antibiotics for Topical Use
Bacitracin1/16Fusidic Acid1/16Gentamicin1/16Mupirocin1/16Other Antibiotics for Topical Use1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZBACTROBAN 20MG/G 20MG/G UNG 1X15G anticipatedGlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited, Dublin16 Dec 202628 Feb 2027Increased 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.