Povidone-Iodine shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Povidone-Iodine has a reported shortage in 4 of the 16 countries we track (Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia), covering 7 products from 4 companies.

Is there a Povidone-Iodine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Povidone-Iodine is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Belgium). 2 of 7 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Belgium.

Countries4/16

Products7packs or presentations

Companies40 listed

Short since1 Sep 202514 months ago

Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate

Main reasonManufacturing problem

United StatesNo reported shortage CanadaNo reported shortage GermanyNo reported shortage FranceNo reported shortage Italy4 products short SpainNo reported shortage IrelandNo reported shortage AustriaNo reported shortage Belgium1 product short Switzerland1 product short Czechia1 product short NorwayNo reported shortage SwedenNo reported shortage JapanNo reported shortage New ZealandNo reported shortage AustraliaNo reported shortage

spreading 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 Italy on 1 Sep 2025; most recently in Belgium on 16 Oct 2026.

ITItalysince 1 Sep 2025
CZCzechiasince 12 Mar 2026
CHSwitzerlandsince 20 May 2026
BEBelgiumsince 16 Oct 2026

Not on the official list in: United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

ItalyBelgiumSwitzerlandCzechia

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

Affected products

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
IT	FARMAIOD	NUOVA FARMEC S.R.L.	1 Sep 2025	not given	Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali (carenza relativa solo al canale retail)
IT	BRAUNOL	B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG	20 Apr 2026	31 Dec 2026	Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi
IT	BRAUNOL	B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG	25 May 2026	31 Dec 2026	Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi
IT	BRAUNOL	B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG	1 Jun 2026	31 Dec 2026	Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi
BE	Iso-Betadine Tulle 10 % impr. dressing sachet 10	Cooper Consumer Health	16 Oct 2026	30 Nov 2026	Increased demand
CH	BETASEPTIC Lös 1000 ml BETASEPTIC Lös Fl 120 ml BETASEPTIC Lös 5 x 1000 ml	iNova Pharmaceuticals (Switzerland) AG	20 May 2026	not given	Not stated
CZ	BRAUNOVIDON 100MG/G 100MG/G UNG 100G II	B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen	12 Mar 2026	30 Nov 2026	Manufacturing problem Výrobní důvody

"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 4 Nov 2026, Povidone-Iodine is reported short in 4 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Nov 2026 (Belgium). 2 of 7 affected products have no return date. New since 5 Oct 2026: Belgium.

When will Povidone-Iodine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Nov 2026 in Belgium; Italy: 31 Dec 2026; Belgium: 30 Nov 2026; Switzerland: no date given; Czechia: 30 Nov 2026. 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?

B. Braun, Nuova Farmec, Cooper Consumer, Inova Switzerland.