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ATC R02AA15 · Antiseptics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Povidone-Iodine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Povidone-Iodine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Ireland, Sweden), covering 2 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Povidone-Iodine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Povidone-Iodine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 28 Feb 2027 (Sweden). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since20 Jun 20242.4 years ago
Earliest return28 Feb 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland1 product shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

IrelandSweden
202520262027Videne 10% w / w Alcoholic TinctureVidene 10% w / w Alcoholic TinctureNyodex 75 mg/ml Plastförpackning, 120 mlNyodex 75 mg/ml Plastförpackning, 120 mltoday

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
Ecolab1Taw Ireland1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R02AA · Antiseptics
Povidone-Iodine2/16Dequalinium1/16Various1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEVidene 10% w / w Alcoholic TinctureEcolab Deutschland GmbH1 Jan 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
SENyodex 75 mg/ml Plastförpackning, 120 mlTaw Pharma (Ireland) Ltd20 Jun 202428 Feb 2027Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Povidone-Iodine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Povidone-Iodine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 28 Feb 2027 (Sweden). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

When will Povidone-Iodine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 28 Feb 2027 in Sweden; Ireland: no date given; Sweden: 28 Feb 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Povidone-Iodine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Povidone-Iodine shortages?

Ecolab, Taw Ireland.