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ATC A03AA05 · Synthetic Anticholinergics, Esters with Tertiary Amino Group
Trimebutine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Trimebutine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 15 countries we track (Canada, Japan), covering 3 products from 3 companies.
Countries2/15
Products3packs or presentations
Companies32 listed
Short since3 Apr 20233.6 years ago
Earliest return6 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapan2 products shortAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
CanadaJapan
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 countriesListed: Towa (Pensa) 4553 · Tokyo, Sawai 4887 · Tokyo
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group A03AA · Synthetic Anticholinergics, Esters with Tertiary Amino GroupAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-TRIMEBUTINE (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 15 Sep 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| JP | トリメブチンマレイン酸塩錠100mg「トーワ」 limited | 東和薬品 | 3 Apr 2023 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | トリメブチンマレイン酸塩錠100mg「サワイ」 limited | 沢井製薬 | 9 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.