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ATC R03BB04 · Anticholinergics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tiotropium Bromide shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Tiotropium Bromide has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Australia), covering 3 products from 1 company.

Is there a Tiotropium Bromide shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Tiotropium Bromide is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Australia. The earliest expected return is 31 Jan 2027 (Australia). 2 of 3 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since3 Feb 20269 months ago
Earliest return31 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia1 product short

Timeline

CanadaAustralia
2027APO-TIOTROPIUM (30 BLS + INH)APO-TIOTROPIUM (30 BLS + INH)APO-TIOTROPIUM (30 BLS)APO-TIOTROPIUM (30 BLS)BRALTUS tiotropium (as bromide) 13 microgramBRALTUS tiotropium (as bromide) 13 microgram powder for inhalation hard capsuletoday

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
Apotex2

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R03BB · Anticholinergics
Ipratropium Bromide2/16Tiotropium Bromide2/16Umeclidinium Bromide1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-TIOTROPIUM (30 BLS + INH)APOTEX INC3 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO-TIOTROPIUM (30 BLS)APOTEX INC21 Apr 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
AUBRALTUS tiotropium (as bromide) 13 microgram powder for inhalation hard capsule1 Sep 202631 Jan 2027Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Tiotropium Bromide shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Tiotropium Bromide is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Australia. The earliest expected return is 31 Jan 2027 (Australia). 2 of 3 affected products have no return date.

When will Tiotropium Bromide be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Jan 2027 in Australia; Canada: no date given; Australia: 31 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Tiotropium Bromide in short supply?

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

Which companies have Tiotropium Bromide shortages?

Apotex.