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ATC G04CA52 · Alpha-Adrenoreceptor Antagonists · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tamsulosin and Dutasteride shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Tamsulosin and Dutasteride has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (Ireland, Czechia, Norway), covering 4 products from 3 companies.

Is there a Tamsulosin and Dutasteride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Tamsulosin and Dutasteride is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland, Czechia, Norway. The earliest expected return is 1 Dec 2026 (Czechia). New since 3 Oct 2026: Ireland, Czechia.

Countries3/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies32 listed
Short since28 Aug 20262 months ago
Earliest return1 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland2 products shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia1 product shortNorway1 product shortSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

IrelandCzechiaNorway
2027Combodart 0.5 mg / 0.4 mg hard capsulesCombodart 0.5 mg / 0.4 mg hard capsulesDutasteride / Tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.5 mDutasteride / Tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.5 mg / 0.4 mg hard capsulesLADUROT 0,5MG/0,4MG 0,5MG/0,4MG CPS DUR 90LADUROT 0,5MG/0,4MG 0,5MG/0,4MG CPS DUR 90today

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
GSK2 GSKViatris1 VTRSCande Cz1

Listed: GSK GSK · LSE, Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G04CA · Alpha-Adrenoreceptor Antagonists
Tamsulosin6/16Tamsulosin and Solifenacin5/16Silodosin4/16Terazosin4/16Tamsulosin and Dutasteride3/16Alfuzosin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IECombodart 0.5 mg / 0.4 mg hard capsulesGlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited28 Aug 20261 Dec 2026Increased demand
Unexpected increased demand
IEDutasteride / Tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.5 mg / 0.4 mg hard capsulesViatris Limited19 Oct 202630 Dec 2026Increased demand
Unexpected increased demand
CZLADUROT 0,5MG/0,4MG 0,5MG/0,4MG CPS DUR 90CANDE CZ s.r.o., Praha1 Nov 20261 Dec 2026Distribution or logistics
Kapacitní/distribuční důvody
NODuodart 0,5 mg/0,4 mg kapsel, hard, 30 stk boks av plast anticipatedGlaxoSmithKline AS28 Dec 202628 Jan 2027Increased demand
Uventet økt etterspørsel

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

Questions

Is there a Tamsulosin and Dutasteride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Tamsulosin and Dutasteride is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland, Czechia, Norway. The earliest expected return is 1 Dec 2026 (Czechia). New since 3 Oct 2026: Ireland, Czechia.

When will Tamsulosin and Dutasteride be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 1 Dec 2026 in Czechia; Ireland: 1 Dec 2026; Czechia: 1 Dec 2026; Norway: 28 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Tamsulosin and Dutasteride in short supply?

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

Which companies have Tamsulosin and Dutasteride shortages?

GSK, Viatris, Cande Cz.