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ATC N05CA01 · Barbiturates, Plain
Pentobarbital shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Pentobarbital has a reported shortage in 1 of the 15 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.
Countries1/15
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since1 Aug 20263 months ago
Earliest return1 Jun 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
Canada
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 countriesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | DORMINAL (250ml) | RAFTER 8 PRODUCTS INC | 1 Aug 2026 | 1 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.