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NO ATC S01LA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Verteporfin shortage in Norway
Is there a Verteporfin shortage in Norway?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Verteporfin product is reported short in Norway, the first since 1 Nov 2020. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Norway
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Visudyne 15 mg pulver til infusjonsvæske, oppløsning, 1x15 mg hetteglass | Cheplapharm Arzneimittel Gmbh | 1 Nov 2020 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Kapasitetsutfordringer |
Source
DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).