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NO ATC R03AC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Salbutamol shortage in Norway
Is there a Salbutamol shortage in Norway?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Salbutamol products are reported short in Norway, the first since 6 Jan 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Norway
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Ventoline 0,5 mg/ml inhalasjonsvæske til nebulisator, oppløsning, 60x2,5 ml endosebeholder | Glaxosmithkline As | 6 Jan 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Commercial decision or withdrawal Planlagt utfasing/avregistrering |
| NO | Ventoline 2 mg/ml inhalasjonsvæske til nebulisator, oppløsning, 60x2,5 ml endosebeholder | Glaxosmithkline As | 12 Feb 2026 | 31 Dec 2027 | Manufacturing problem Kapasitetsproblemer (delvis mangel) |
| NO | Ventoline 1 mg/ml inhalasjonsvæske til nebulisator, oppløsning, 60x2,5 ml endosebeholder anticipated | Glaxosmithkline As | 4 Jan 2027 | 10 Feb 2027 | Manufacturing problem Kapasitetsutfordringer (delvis mangel) |
Source
DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).