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ATC S01FB01 · Sympathomimetics excl. Antiglaucoma Preparations · updated 4 Nov 2026

Phenylephrine shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Phenylephrine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Germany), covering 4 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Phenylephrine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Phenylephrine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Germany. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Germany). 1 of 4 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since15 Apr 201610.6 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermany3 products shortFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

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 15 Apr 2016; most recently in Germany on 27 Apr 2026.

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

Timeline

CanadaGermany
20222023202420252026ODAN-PHENYLEPHRINE (15 mL)ODAN-PHENYLEPHRINE (15 mL)Neosynephrin-POS 10%Neosynephrin-POS 10%Neosynephrin-POS 10%Neosynephrin-POS 10%Neosynephrin-POS 5%Neosynephrin-POS 5%today

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
Ursapharm Arzneimittel3Odan1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01FB · Sympathomimetics excl. Antiglaucoma Preparations
Phenylephrine2/16Ibopamine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAODAN-PHENYLEPHRINE (15 mL)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD15 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
DENeosynephrin-POS 10%URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH27 Apr 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme bei der Endfreigabe
DENeosynephrin-POS 10%URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH27 Apr 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme bei der Endfreigabe
DENeosynephrin-POS 5%URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH29 Apr 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung

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

Questions

Is there a Phenylephrine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Phenylephrine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Germany. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Germany). 1 of 4 affected products have no return date.

When will Phenylephrine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Germany; Canada: no date given; Germany: 30 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Phenylephrine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Phenylephrine shortages?

Ursapharm Arzneimittel, Odan.