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ATC S01EE05 · Prostaglandin Analogues · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tafluprost shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Tafluprost has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Czechia, Sweden), covering 3 products from 1 company.

Is there a Tafluprost shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Tafluprost is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia, Sweden. No company has given a return date.

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since3 Jan 20242.8 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonCommercial decision or withdrawal
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia2 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CzechiaSweden
202520262027TAFLOTAN 15MCG/ML 15MCG/ML OPH GTT SOL MDC 3TAFLOTAN 15MCG/ML 15MCG/ML OPH GTT SOL MDC 30X0,3MLTAFLOTAN 15MCG/ML 15MCG/ML OPH GTT SOL MDC 9TAFLOTAN 15MCG/ML 15MCG/ML OPH GTT SOL MDC 90X0,3MLTaflotan 15 mikrogram/ml Endosbehållare, 30 Taflotan 15 mikrogram/ml Endosbehållare, 30 x 0,3 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
Santen3 4536

Listed: Santen 4536 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01EE · Prostaglandin Analogues
Travoprost7/16Latanoprost4/16Bimatoprost3/16Tafluprost2/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZTAFLOTAN 15MCG/ML 15MCG/ML OPH GTT SOL MDC 30X0,3MLSanten OY, Tampere3 Jan 2024not givenCommercial decision or withdrawal
Obchodní/marketingové důvody
CZTAFLOTAN 15MCG/ML 15MCG/ML OPH GTT SOL MDC 90X0,3MLSanten OY, Tampere3 Jan 2024not givenCommercial decision or withdrawal
Obchodní/marketingové důvody
SETaflotan 15 mikrogram/ml Endosbehållare, 30 x 0,3 mlSanten Oy6 Jul 2026not givenNot stated

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

Questions

Is there a Tafluprost shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Tafluprost is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia, Sweden. No company has given a return date.

When will Tafluprost be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Czechia: no date given; Sweden: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Tafluprost in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: commercial decision or withdrawal. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Tafluprost shortages?

Santen.