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DE ATC R03AC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Salbutamol shortage in Germany
Is there a Salbutamol shortage in Germany?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Salbutamol products are reported short in Germany, the first since 1 Aug 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 1 Feb 2027). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Germany
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Cyclocaps Salbutamol 400 µg | PB Pharma GmbH | 1 Aug 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Bronchospray Autohaler | JensonR+ (Ireland) Limited | 16 Jan 2026 | 1 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
Source
BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), via PharmNet.Bund. Official list. Supply-relevant medicines reported under a voluntary self-commitment; mostly hospital-relevant products.