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ATC D11AH01 · Agents for Dermatitis, Excluding Corticosteroids · updated 4 Nov 2026

Tacrolimus shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Tacrolimus has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Germany, Belgium), covering 4 products from 1 company.

Is there a Tacrolimus shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Tacrolimus is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Belgium. The earliest expected return is 18 Dec 2026 (Belgium).

Countries2/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since18 Dec 202511 months ago
Earliest return18 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermany3 products shortFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgium1 product shortSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Belgium on 18 Dec 2025; most recently in Germany on 27 Jan 2026.

Not on the official list in: United States, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

GermanyBelgium
20262027Takrozem 1 mg/g SalbeTakrozem 1 mg/g SalbeTakrozem 1 mg/g SalbeTakrozem 1 mg/g SalbeTakrozem 1 mg/g SalbeTakrozem 1 mg/g SalbeTakrozem 0.1 % ointm. 60 gTakrozem 0.1 % ointm. 60 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
Pierre Fabre4

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D11AH · Agents for Dermatitis, Excluding Corticosteroids
Pimecrolimus2/16Tacrolimus2/16Abrocitinib1/16Alitretinoin1/16Cromoglicic Acid1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DETakrozem 1 mg/g SalbePierre Fabre Medicament27 Jan 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DETakrozem 1 mg/g SalbePierre Fabre Medicament27 Jan 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
DETakrozem 1 mg/g SalbePierre Fabre Medicament27 Jan 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Unzureichende Produktionskapazitäten
BETakrozem 0.1 % ointm. 60 gPierre Fabre Médicament18 Dec 202518 Dec 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 Tacrolimus shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Tacrolimus is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, Belgium. The earliest expected return is 18 Dec 2026 (Belgium).

When will Tacrolimus be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 18 Dec 2026 in Belgium; Germany: 31 Dec 2026; Belgium: 18 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Tacrolimus in short supply?

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

Which companies have Tacrolimus shortages?

Pierre Fabre.