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ATC R03CC02 · Selective Beta-2-Adrenoreceptor Agonists · updated 2 Nov 2026

Salbutamol shortage

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

Is there a Salbutamol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Salbutamol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Belgium. The earliest expected return is 27 Nov 2026 (Belgium). New since 3 Oct 2026: Belgium.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since2 Nov 20260 days ago
Earliest return27 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Belgium
Ventolin 1 mg/ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. amp.Ventolin 1 mg/ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. amp. 5 x 5 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
GSK1 GSK

Listed: GSK GSK · LSE

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEVentolin 1 mg/ml inf. sol. (conc.) i.v. amp. 5 x 5 mlGlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals2 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

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

Questions

Is there a Salbutamol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Salbutamol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Belgium. The earliest expected return is 27 Nov 2026 (Belgium). New since 3 Oct 2026: Belgium.

When will Salbutamol be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 27 Nov 2026 in Belgium; Belgium: 27 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Salbutamol in short supply?

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

Which companies have Salbutamol shortages?

GSK.