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ATC A07EA01 · Corticosteroids Acting Locally · updated 2 Nov 2026

Prednisolone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Prednisolone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Sweden), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Prednisolone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Prednisolone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. The earliest expected return is 15 Nov 2026 (Sweden). New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since31 Oct 20262 days ago
Earliest return15 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Sweden
Prednisolon Unimedic 31,25 mg Plastflaska 6 Prednisolon Unimedic 31,25 mg Plastflaska 6 st (6 x 125 ml)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
Unimedic1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A07EA · Corticosteroids Acting Locally
Budesonide5/16Betamethasone1/16Prednisolone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
SEPrednisolon Unimedic 31,25 mg Plastflaska 6 st (6 x 125 ml)Unimedic Pharma AB31 Oct 202615 Nov 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Prednisolone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Prednisolone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. The earliest expected return is 15 Nov 2026 (Sweden). New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.

When will Prednisolone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 15 Nov 2026 in Sweden; Sweden: 15 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Prednisolone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Prednisolone shortages?

Unimedic.