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ATC G04CA02 · Urologicals
Tamsulosin shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Tamsulosin has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Belgium), covering 5 products.
Countries2/5
Products5packs or presentations
Short since18 Mar 20242.6 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonOther
Timeline
ItalyBelgium
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.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | TAMSULOSINA ZENTIVA ITALIA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 18 Mar 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | TAMSULOSINA ALMUS | ALMUS S.R.L. | 1 Jul 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| BE | Omic Ocas 0.4 mg (PI Pharma) tabl. prol.-rel. 90 | PI Pharma | 13 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Omic Ocas 0.4 mg (PI Pharma) tabl. prol.-rel. 200 | PI Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Tamsulosine Sandoz 0.4 mg (PI Pharma) hard caps. modif.-rel. 200 | PI Pharma | 29 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Other reason |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.