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ATC A01AA01 · Caries Prophylactic Agents · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sodium Fluoride shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Sodium Fluoride has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Sweden), covering 2 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Sodium Fluoride shortage?

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

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since14 Aug 20263 months ago
Earliest return27 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden2 products shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Sweden
Fludent Mint 0,5 mg Burk, 200 tabletterFludent Mint 0,5 mg Burk, 200 tabletterDuraphat 5 mg/g Plasttub, 51 gDuraphat 5 mg/g Plasttub, 51 gtoday

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
Karo1Colgate-Palmolive A1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A01AA · Caries Prophylactic Agents
Combinations2/16Sodium Fluoride1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
SEFludent Mint 0,5 mg Burk, 200 tabletterKaro Pharma AB14 Aug 202627 Nov 2026Not stated
SEDuraphat 5 mg/g Plasttub, 51 gColgate-Palmolive A/S19 Oct 202630 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 Sodium Fluoride shortage?

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

When will Sodium Fluoride be back in stock?

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

Why is Sodium Fluoride in short supply?

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

Which companies have Sodium Fluoride shortages?

Karo, Colgate-Palmolive A.