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ATC H02AB06 · Glucocorticoids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Prednisolone shortage

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

Is there a Prednisolone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Prednisolone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Sweden). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since18 Jul 202516 months ago
Earliest return30 Jun 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
20262027Prednisolone 1 mg TabletsPrednisolone 1 mg TabletsPrecortalon aquosum 25 mg Injektionsflaska, Precortalon aquosum 25 mg Injektionsflaska, 10 sttoday

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
Stada1Ace1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group H02AB · Glucocorticoids
Dexamethasone10/16Methylprednisolone8/16Triamcinolone8/16Betamethasone7/16Hydrocortisone4/16Prednisolone2/16Deflazacort1/16Prednisone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEPrednisolone 1 mg TabletsClonmel Healthcare Ltd18 Jul 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
SEPrecortalon aquosum 25 mg Injektionsflaska, 10 stACE Pharmaceuticals BV17 Nov 202530 Jun 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 Prednisolone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Prednisolone is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Sweden). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

When will Prednisolone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Jun 2027 in Sweden; Ireland: no date given; Sweden: 30 Jun 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Prednisolone in short supply?

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

Which companies have Prednisolone shortages?

Stada, Ace.