ATC R01AA08 · Sympathomimetics, Plain · updated 2 Nov 2026

Naphazoline shortage

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

Is there a Naphazoline shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Naphazoline is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Italy. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Italy). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

Countries1/16

Products2packs or presentations

Companies10 listed

Short since2 Dec 20223.9 years ago

Earliest return30 Jun 2027company estimate

Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Italy

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

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R01AA · Sympathomimetics, Plain

Affected products

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
IT	BRUNIZINA	BRUSCHETTINI S.R.L.	2 Dec 2022	not given	Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi
IT	BRUNIZINA	BRUSCHETTINI S.R.L.	1 Oct 2026	30 Jun 2027	Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: ridotta disponibilità

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

Questions

Is there a Naphazoline shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Naphazoline is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Italy. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Italy). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

When will Naphazoline be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Jun 2027 in Italy; Italy: 30 Jun 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Naphazoline in short supply?

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

Which companies have Naphazoline shortages?

Bruschettini.